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 3427047 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3428428 epoch_slot_no: 15628 block_no: 3426887 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2019-11-26 12:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7a23d533afecc39cab25de5fef054ded40831f3a079d5a1d5c5607d9fb4fbf9Block Operator
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