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 3428430 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3429811 epoch_slot_no: 17011 block_no: 3428270 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6342 time: 2019-11-26 20:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x392f0072d07980ed5bbab557712a4daea30c0b29cffc3d34a930eecacd83cc3cBlock Operator
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