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 3425509 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3426890 epoch_slot_no: 14090 block_no: 3425349 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2842 time: 2019-11-26 04:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a0c8a7e953604cff604a41c4f177fba249bef6c330a39d50a9c37a8050c190eBlock Operator
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