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 3428536 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3429917 epoch_slot_no: 17117 block_no: 3428376 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6951 time: 2019-11-26 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75317743bdd762fe6a02fec5b6c55ff3dee74ea738ddfd8cb4d874e4a40b3aa2Block Operator
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