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 3432515 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3433896 epoch_slot_no: 21096 block_no: 3432355 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1720 time: 2019-11-27 18:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6abb0cdfd333cd6d750a5237e5df8617af455827c4983599c8920e760b199dbBlock Operator
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