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 3428869 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3430250 epoch_slot_no: 17450 block_no: 3428709 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1754 time: 2019-11-26 22:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6de0fc8879fa49dcbc5559a5b449434fd3982e645f40fd57eae8b3248b23487eBlock Operator
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