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 3425133 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3426514 epoch_slot_no: 13714 block_no: 3424973 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1980 time: 2019-11-26 01:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59451932f261e5ead82960003010992e8a16ee4d7fd1cfce30d03c0df9c79cafBlock Operator
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