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 3432968 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3434349 epoch_slot_no: 21549 block_no: 3432808 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1568 time: 2019-11-27 21:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23253a7d34a2611c84f2003c892ed6cf7e157c24b9056197252c71f54c27e974Block Operator
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