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 3424079 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3425460 epoch_slot_no: 12660 block_no: 3423919 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2443 time: 2019-11-25 20:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0f22ec9b4cb9f76873e3360fe93ad5f54e7ffaa6035e5f06d78f07d5027af6eBlock Operator
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