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 3426908 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3428289 epoch_slot_no: 15489 block_no: 3426748 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2969 time: 2019-11-26 11:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d673c649acd529400802a76a03a608f9f472b8e8f29a3d880c3d5ec84e6735aBlock Operator
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