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 3429256 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3430637 epoch_slot_no: 17837 block_no: 3429096 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6859 time: 2019-11-27 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7cdfe7dcb44a6b3a47e8cca19600faefaf4a7de7366ae36f69b4444f73d83ffBlock Operator
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