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 3431984 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3433365 epoch_slot_no: 20565 block_no: 3431824 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3607 time: 2019-11-27 15:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd79d8c5e5eb770d2afc9c4cea9d8981c40984a93a9d451dc22c0d08490224ac5Block Operator
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