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 3432721 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3434102 epoch_slot_no: 21302 block_no: 3432561 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-11-27 20:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf07c2f5f98fbc8d2efa0025cac97b4c02ad5fd24aa496e20e6d3f19f9f2eaf75Block Operator
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