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 3431638 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3433019 epoch_slot_no: 20219 block_no: 3431478 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2865 time: 2019-11-27 14:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd42e4dbfb091a2f353aed26a90f54d14bcd69a8c2a53e2eaa56432b82128ae9eBlock Operator
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