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 3423724 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3425105 epoch_slot_no: 12305 block_no: 3423564 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1573 time: 2019-11-25 18:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x456ffebbc4b6735becd0f3e21e313dd8c0b15ba0872ff2c7fe9505263f148a61Block Operator
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