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 3426096 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3427477 epoch_slot_no: 14677 block_no: 3425936 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8105 time: 2019-11-26 07:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1c82ed56d4b4dc74be832523df1f147bed14a0e9b069d03361ea72acc5d1989Block Operator
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