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 3428204 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3429585 epoch_slot_no: 16785 block_no: 3428044 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1685 time: 2019-11-26 18:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa65d3f6cf57c5232d0b6c6693451e09f0d3b8293326a03783dc8263d3d897d61Block Operator
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