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 3425117 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3426498 epoch_slot_no: 13698 block_no: 3424957 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1459 time: 2019-11-26 01:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f319efedf25c1f380b47fdd3fb15abf6dd6ea55fa48b5a044662d0327a6926eBlock Operator
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