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 3434225 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3435605 epoch_slot_no: 1205 block_no: 3434064 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-11-28 04:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f3788064d4ed593d8366bac4ce2ee5f93025fe13ddffd5bf811cfa006aa4bd9Block Operator
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