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 3428579 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3429960 epoch_slot_no: 17160 block_no: 3428419 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-11-26 21:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98404922ffa2768e5c47843034a76dd9386c06277f78140d0ebd9e0c79ab089cBlock Operator
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