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 3425223 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3426604 epoch_slot_no: 13804 block_no: 3425063 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2019-11-26 02:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67f768d1d0cc354f7fde74a03b84cc12e7a44ca302263acdbdfa42bad0a172cfBlock Operator
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