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 3426526 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3427907 epoch_slot_no: 15107 block_no: 3426366 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1139 time: 2019-11-26 09:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ae4a7c4ff491629a1fc13f786d11b5d1043d71741c448a32f6f7e144802e1f8Block Operator
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