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 3431602 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3432983 epoch_slot_no: 20183 block_no: 3431442 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1350 time: 2019-11-27 13:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39420c76c2ff8cb549ee3278064c82cf8c5f2e0f7c2d7112aaa8561df8bca9b2Block Operator
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