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 3432517 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3433898 epoch_slot_no: 21098 block_no: 3432357 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2019-11-27 18:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf6ac5da1c472dac92eba340514e8bbfe8718f2f63f00174d6c9848c0668551aBlock Operator
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