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 3427174 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3428555 epoch_slot_no: 15755 block_no: 3427014 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-11-26 13:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf219ec22605b83adcd102008146b988f1f3ca33c6162027bf4ca8363a429753cBlock Operator
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