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 3424395 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3425776 epoch_slot_no: 12976 block_no: 3424235 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1594 time: 2019-11-25 21:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cc2f34cc4c1da4198a71d65d18a7fec00ca0905f09270ae4305b5acc5b681d8Block Operator
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