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 3426144 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3427525 epoch_slot_no: 14725 block_no: 3425984 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-11-26 07:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2e359f3976be691cadda1f7004b1f074c88d4db25d7047e7338dd8f54e1cf14Block Operator
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