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 3431245 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3432626 epoch_slot_no: 19826 block_no: 3431085 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1342 time: 2019-11-27 11:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe47298c86df640b5ee547cf9923b5ac413abcf4504bbe556010a39a4cb53cbe3Block Operator
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