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 3425887 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3427268 epoch_slot_no: 14468 block_no: 3425727 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 985 time: 2019-11-26 06:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2e27f3ee0368734956a4d3dad9265e8f6e6cb934b82b4f286c31f648b3803c6Block Operator
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