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 3434446 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3435826 epoch_slot_no: 1426 block_no: 3434285 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2051 time: 2019-11-28 05:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x229c1dbe7c7982c1bf752cceef08bac6a336b6d2279b3c5d64d2ade11d94a89aBlock Operator
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