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 3434145 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3435525 epoch_slot_no: 1125 block_no: 3433984 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2060 time: 2019-11-28 03:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c96daf83a9b9515074afad721f9722824f7646633e6bea8e32a7bf5d7938b55Block Operator
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