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 3427238 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3428619 epoch_slot_no: 15819 block_no: 3427078 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-11-26 13:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb00b97d0c5ee9d1a8fbb80ceb6c219e0fc46a56f619a2ae2a90d659054ec655Block Operator
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