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 3427244 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3428625 epoch_slot_no: 15825 block_no: 3427084 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2019-11-26 13:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82067ab9eafd7056dfdf6e8ea8f3f00d87237704b3c910e3868302775c7d87acBlock Operator
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