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 3424936 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3426317 epoch_slot_no: 13517 block_no: 3424776 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1890 time: 2019-11-26 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4941ebe7a577e559dddd2c20e4455ce0efd67fb5b0e3822901aae9f2611b0d75Block Operator
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