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 3426752 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3428133 epoch_slot_no: 15333 block_no: 3426592 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1500 time: 2019-11-26 10:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee09be9c2486f808ec70fe9f3178325b58d45183a7dd5ec75d02d01f41d974acBlock Operator
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