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 3431874 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3433255 epoch_slot_no: 20455 block_no: 3431714 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1306 time: 2019-11-27 15:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12a01df878dc36f9f240360a62894166bfa13ae310521a2fe41e407686620bd2Block Operator
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