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 3429013 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3430394 epoch_slot_no: 17594 block_no: 3428853 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-11-26 23:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe569605e4160d61bd3a72281e7edbc993a2db1ed8d3f8d3f825120ec3542decaBlock Operator
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