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 3428038 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3429419 epoch_slot_no: 16619 block_no: 3427878 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4259 time: 2019-11-26 18:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7382c6aefe597056f2e2f03e49a645f3f9b4bc5e1f2e86eca90a35754ab3bc27Block Operator
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