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 3426036 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3427417 epoch_slot_no: 14617 block_no: 3425876 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1282 time: 2019-11-26 06:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ea913c7d47c5f81e111e689a5fd31f38e46da0610c1852b32b8323dbfa1b9f2Block Operator
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