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 3424449 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3425830 epoch_slot_no: 13030 block_no: 3424289 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2019-11-25 22:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7750d27ce667f40b964be650a32a7a6c4fbad608d6d4907ad09274dee2392c1bBlock Operator
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