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 3433978 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3435358 epoch_slot_no: 958 block_no: 3433817 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2085 time: 2019-11-28 03:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c2c4942528fb817cc58c433e05db728c015bc362c3f777d710f3e06a9ff9c3dBlock Operator
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