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 3430387 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3431768 epoch_slot_no: 18968 block_no: 3430227 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2188 time: 2019-11-27 07:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63d0e57c08b6c9fd5d5f4e953e5bee6e6e5e095b600c7e3839e8224d15f8e8a1Block Operator
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