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 3432340 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3433721 epoch_slot_no: 20921 block_no: 3432180 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1498 time: 2019-11-27 17:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67a7b9db4511f5f50ff64c6816238cb6596f5d16f828e70056b0ec94e3f26dbbBlock Operator
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