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 3429885 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3431266 epoch_slot_no: 18466 block_no: 3429725 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2019-11-27 04:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74d4e988e65600b144e01b301d4b5aaff74ad3f98894ecf9f17b67430179fe62Block Operator
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