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 3434461 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3435841 epoch_slot_no: 1441 block_no: 3434300 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1665 time: 2019-11-28 05:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x276a1a0a262e847667a888cf5be3cbf0796b4068fe4aee56d83fcc7fdfb67870Block Operator
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