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 3431426 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3432807 epoch_slot_no: 20007 block_no: 3431266 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1346 time: 2019-11-27 12:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cad3aeed7dedb88e8484659f4e70ed898e9bc0b470b23f81b2191f23ec7cc83Block Operator
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