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 3424049 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3425430 epoch_slot_no: 12630 block_no: 3423889 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2709 time: 2019-11-25 19:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd85a3346d6d969da40a9566f7c4f2a014f375f8d8f5119ee40ea1cf0cf15295Block Operator
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