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 3431416 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3432797 epoch_slot_no: 19997 block_no: 3431256 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8610 time: 2019-11-27 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ab634731f32b6dd45c0af67fb0703f06ddf35b0c0263722e39cfb3416631dc4Block Operator
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