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 3429758 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3431139 epoch_slot_no: 18339 block_no: 3429598 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2081 time: 2019-11-27 03:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68b2c81eeb1612ca4490b454459d08ecfec4e637eed7eda5de603b347e3a9c4aBlock Operator
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