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 3427210 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3428591 epoch_slot_no: 15791 block_no: 3427050 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3080 time: 2019-11-26 13:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f0161e2a57adb080091a822ef1a0aadfe53b39acf82d6660dafe0acf83ccf4fBlock Operator
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