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 3428274 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3429655 epoch_slot_no: 16855 block_no: 3428114 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1258 time: 2019-11-26 19:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd55cca0cf959b16e2e657f84ff4e890e6b6e8f8955d8f2f9de787e8929112445Block Operator
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