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 3434325 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3435705 epoch_slot_no: 1305 block_no: 3434164 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2282 time: 2019-11-28 04:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2e95511c8ce29a697102dbaf0120e34b7edbd3a44f316339a0321adf3bbf15aBlock Operator
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