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 3425720 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3427101 epoch_slot_no: 14301 block_no: 3425560 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2564 time: 2019-11-26 05:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c3bb9a8d8c56139d70603b6e0c13cc8426e7832762967f7b53c864c9cdfab0aBlock Operator
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