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 3434249 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3435629 epoch_slot_no: 1229 block_no: 3434088 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1000 time: 2019-11-28 04:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78f2cdb4541eadbc664f5ea586beea9e58a907841bb8264c0e5b44991e386e46Block Operator
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