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 3431396 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3432777 epoch_slot_no: 19977 block_no: 3431236 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2179 time: 2019-11-27 12:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4c37a710e0de68e8722e26f3aa0fda765721efd9fea1d4f2689924ac9bcc003Block Operator
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