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 3431371 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3432752 epoch_slot_no: 19952 block_no: 3431211 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-11-27 12:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad062ced81bf29d12caa0d2431c72858ea118b504e8e58cf986072a2a5633845Block Operator
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