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 3424621 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3426002 epoch_slot_no: 13202 block_no: 3424461 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1705 time: 2019-11-25 23:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb77c9fbee7a3d1824fc0f26d4c9fe0097be5a6e6c585f96727ab461e8140283cBlock Operator
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