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 3423508 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3424889 epoch_slot_no: 12089 block_no: 3423348 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-25 16:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac9979117d968d2a532b56d6e2e8b3c0176dcdc48f7e4a9be81fa38c85c5c753Block Operator
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