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 3431746 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3433127 epoch_slot_no: 20327 block_no: 3431586 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2640 time: 2019-11-27 14:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf482a83edf61a1d0b544a2f4445dd9b63e9e9c176e5523d2128ea7ce3c67cd29Block Operator
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