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 3427180 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3428561 epoch_slot_no: 15761 block_no: 3427020 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2019-11-26 13:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8029e1475669a2f8c6b4c7d5516af1bd1d01a2432b6e9b01bda610211b05c098Block Operator
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