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 3430918 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3432299 epoch_slot_no: 19499 block_no: 3430758 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-27 10:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x295d522c3cc5e84a094f735d9d502f1847755c96f7d4a376c7524af05ffb3882Block Operator
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