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 3429104 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3430485 epoch_slot_no: 17685 block_no: 3428944 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-26 23:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3f13acebf82ce070eec689b0e99b0aad0515f772e168bc833107958e037dea7Block Operator
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