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 3428450 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3429831 epoch_slot_no: 17031 block_no: 3428290 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2138 time: 2019-11-26 20:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37d14ff18c7d9535bb6165184d796923e71c7b1b003111504a5322cfa8f21605Block Operator
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