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 3434478 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3435858 epoch_slot_no: 1458 block_no: 3434317 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1719 time: 2019-11-28 05:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9831352d1138ee7458b2904bc4fcc0df5479cb1d52ec0412d0f23700248f6e6cBlock Operator
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