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 3426502 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3427883 epoch_slot_no: 15083 block_no: 3426342 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-11-26 09:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf62ccd780bebd740a06d2b72f948e0786512048b6c105a9ebf57f55f5a8ac167Block Operator
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