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 3427096 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3428477 epoch_slot_no: 15677 block_no: 3426936 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6235 time: 2019-11-26 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc21bf070f1cb98ab5b343a0bb8b11b08f0204fcee3f8f234841399a715eefe36Block Operator
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