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 3432060 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3433441 epoch_slot_no: 20641 block_no: 3431900 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3353 time: 2019-11-27 16:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb49667084bae4e4a6f1002e1ce27f62abdc61f048e1038d516227c3415ab11d5Block Operator
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