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 3432151 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3433532 epoch_slot_no: 20732 block_no: 3431991 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2590 time: 2019-11-27 16:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x956f978bf16451207a8439ca445b0830b22034d0864c5c11e57c2f750cbac8a9Block Operator
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