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 3428324 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3429705 epoch_slot_no: 16905 block_no: 3428164 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1253 time: 2019-11-26 19:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7eef517951bda6dec5f6d975e326882f843f11ad8242e376d820b3b23b9ca21cBlock Operator
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