A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3423361 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3424742 epoch_slot_no: 11942 block_no: 3423201 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3529 time: 2019-11-25 16:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x112f81c53d21fe8496773ef562c4d9e6fb6af0f0e4e1205bcf1c2ed8ec54a37bBlock Operator
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