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 3423781 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3425162 epoch_slot_no: 12362 block_no: 3423621 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2477 time: 2019-11-25 18:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e8e9708565039af65590fda28c00d408f747f148195b431643ec2ffba9fe01dBlock Operator
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