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 3423564 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3424945 epoch_slot_no: 12145 block_no: 3423404 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-25 17:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff75307d4d4e002fed670fcae2e3e668dd7675460461b7e3c4ab3c8167f93125Block Operator
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