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 3433393 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3434773 epoch_slot_no: 373 block_no: 3433232 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-11-27 23:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f4ae20b612dc73b956fcf114bc9db715ec8ad087be762d809c7e619477e624fBlock Operator
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