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 3432136 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3433517 epoch_slot_no: 20717 block_no: 3431976 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8719 time: 2019-11-27 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x373c9a75d917c2d71706c77462b675881117a4c1a4009a870d1068da839d31a5Block Operator
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