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 3434265 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3435645 epoch_slot_no: 1245 block_no: 3434104 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2413 time: 2019-11-28 04:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37a296278170cd7b51b0321e186f26013ab888812107921d45614f3748d824c2Block Operator
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