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 3423807 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3425188 epoch_slot_no: 12388 block_no: 3423647 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1662 time: 2019-11-25 18:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd12a162ed489c14ffeeb944dd0efa87ab539ab0105efc16e336a25a8f200c91fBlock Operator
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