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 3431735 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3433116 epoch_slot_no: 20316 block_no: 3431575 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-11-27 14:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39b292bdcf22446867880b73c8530a4ac7b1415b79a29ce4af2632b5b39aa8d4Block Operator
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