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 3425991 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3427372 epoch_slot_no: 14572 block_no: 3425831 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2019-11-26 06:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1eb272abf8c6d3aaefb1214842a434e4a6b6911623c777942c0b00c359c672bBlock Operator
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