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 3431773 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3433154 epoch_slot_no: 20354 block_no: 3431613 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3128 time: 2019-11-27 14:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2aa471ef66eb65415947a08f2a2ff5b45a7c0bfc7156aca819cae2572e5b07abBlock Operator
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