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 3425853 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3427234 epoch_slot_no: 14434 block_no: 3425693 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2019-11-26 05:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf8ea0ac14f36c0f9839b8c3513202e1333443a46686cf89b5e356b1e4eb7a0aBlock Operator
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