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 3427030 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3428411 epoch_slot_no: 15611 block_no: 3426870 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2802 time: 2019-11-26 12:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61981e280e7a64c6f7e4920833dbf3d3fd2e92a591382acabcd34d46da6a2959Block Operator
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