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 3431086 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3432467 epoch_slot_no: 19667 block_no: 3430926 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2100 time: 2019-11-27 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea78486d09d8d1c99d891bbb4eede46fe18c665f03abcf8f1d25fb0f14c939e3Block Operator
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