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 3431111 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3432492 epoch_slot_no: 19692 block_no: 3430951 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 997 time: 2019-11-27 11:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x891fb42b106fb159b0cbb8c5bc346467a7602bb34fbda750ed8cd64c710970f5Block Operator
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