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 3428341 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3429722 epoch_slot_no: 16922 block_no: 3428181 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1853 time: 2019-11-26 19:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd24f071087dec6aa6981c2ff0096f8d3ec10fa293df4dcd6875bff9cc95f5550Block Operator
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