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 3424418 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3425799 epoch_slot_no: 12999 block_no: 3424258 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2590 time: 2019-11-25 21:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x269539eac22c02041ae06d631e1bcbfec6ced122e60f3684c8fc2266ed6bb3ddBlock Operator
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