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 3432241 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3433622 epoch_slot_no: 20822 block_no: 3432081 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3542 time: 2019-11-27 17:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x871833c69b77d57f6e588e48f701a3a0ec52028d230631093c63dc512675392dBlock Operator
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