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 3424756 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3426137 epoch_slot_no: 13337 block_no: 3424596 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5280 time: 2019-11-25 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf82506e6d0ea54b023b6c0e8d094925dbc7415361fe617d5ea1c57877dc5fddeBlock Operator
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