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 3426863 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3428244 epoch_slot_no: 15444 block_no: 3426703 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3312 time: 2019-11-26 11:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9412f3b36d1de1f04d38992524333ce4a2af86b058507f6782372c4088627ca4Block Operator
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