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 3433941 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3435321 epoch_slot_no: 921 block_no: 3433780 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 992 time: 2019-11-28 02:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22c5a42c1923d49bb8abc645ef156812c4d9a0f3ee9e742920c99f87625b17b2Block Operator
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