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 3423886 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3425267 epoch_slot_no: 12467 block_no: 3423726 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2284 time: 2019-11-25 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f742e5220f6a5f30c84134061d1dca8e10224bb257d35eecbeaf33a1f3ebbffBlock Operator
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