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 3426103 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3427484 epoch_slot_no: 14684 block_no: 3425943 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-11-26 07:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43c39894b35a52cf943372ac9afa9eeb82234d6ff1f7e79987f69f4246e93e06Block Operator
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