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 3424019 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3425400 epoch_slot_no: 12600 block_no: 3423859 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2245 time: 2019-11-25 19:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73bffaaa1b0b6ca8acba2f3c15e25540c5e19ef414e13c21aa61aebda8e34601Block Operator
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