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 3424822 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3426203 epoch_slot_no: 13403 block_no: 3424662 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2019-11-26 00:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88f9359ccb9e2ce952532cdb1fe949b3fb3bfffb497988f60be141fe106f6b1aBlock Operator
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