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 3428023 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3429404 epoch_slot_no: 16604 block_no: 3427863 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 9275 time: 2019-11-26 17:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc53fa1c58a373f07125834dc16bf76bee9941ebad67a0b5adc3f2da9c5e11122Block Operator
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