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 3428128 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3429509 epoch_slot_no: 16709 block_no: 3427968 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1947 time: 2019-11-26 18:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b421f04d640f23d2c89646e207155b9d25c5f0ff530d21dd191b7f94d22f030Block Operator
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