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 3432455 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3433836 epoch_slot_no: 21036 block_no: 3432295 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 944 time: 2019-11-27 18:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80c2c24e6b72c1a3ccff9bba540e04fd7b9f5111af1432c0f72965f75056888dBlock Operator
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