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 3427664 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3429045 epoch_slot_no: 16245 block_no: 3427504 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-11-26 15:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b87ceeb2b0535f4dd6297ee0e52cc3dde8415dacf363b0ab4cafae4cff06dc0Block Operator
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