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 3434308 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3435688 epoch_slot_no: 1288 block_no: 3434147 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1357 time: 2019-11-28 04:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55e4d88ffd482918e0c55412cc5596439167ec58c8b0f39b014a67c52286c0e8Block Operator
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