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 3431882 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3433263 epoch_slot_no: 20463 block_no: 3431722 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3712 time: 2019-11-27 15:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bf948f6ef888fdb3426e177fa7235833763caa899b7b4c1f0b74489cdda92a5Block Operator
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