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 3425614 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3426995 epoch_slot_no: 14195 block_no: 3425454 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2736 time: 2019-11-26 04:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x553172aa12ce86338e85d5fe02f476f62bf5ebd9758c44305f3ce82f9d79369cBlock Operator
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