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 3432256 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3433637 epoch_slot_no: 20837 block_no: 3432096 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7147 time: 2019-11-27 17:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1a1fe5411642b883223d6e0879b5c8db5ae6ced3a9568b931319158be8dc014Block Operator
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