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 3425949 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3427330 epoch_slot_no: 14530 block_no: 3425789 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2019-11-26 06:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4eb68027184e54631858987319d866a5315c343bccae2881b786ac95e6374e9dBlock Operator
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