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 3424636 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3426017 epoch_slot_no: 13217 block_no: 3424476 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1504 time: 2019-11-25 23:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc80bff8db5cf0792df445b10df5e29d3817037f32ee78171672373c6427e1498Block Operator
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