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 3427109 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3428490 epoch_slot_no: 15690 block_no: 3426949 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1311 time: 2019-11-26 12:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe92c9b0f743d7cba13afaec487160a0c7be6cca7c7053affddff9cd9cd42e034Block Operator
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