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 3434213 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3435593 epoch_slot_no: 1193 block_no: 3434052 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1706 time: 2019-11-28 04:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bd8775cb7bb53427d5ea2e7cfe90f8d844a08161d7bcc0f06d362f4c5532787Block Operator
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