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 3428071 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3429452 epoch_slot_no: 16652 block_no: 3427911 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-11-26 18:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x191dc5c89d732a5be51de03d78b761f25330f8b0de9559dd7382667a67aaf9bfBlock Operator
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