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 3426594 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3427975 epoch_slot_no: 15175 block_no: 3426434 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 954 time: 2019-11-26 10:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9c613159ef3b5d84c7247dfbaba26cfe6a7e3cb575df4881ffef237581279c9Block Operator
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