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 3434571 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3435951 epoch_slot_no: 1551 block_no: 3434410 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1362 time: 2019-11-28 06:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x339e2b34e070bc4e7470dd65c69ab4f7a697c8f49ee093ef69cba09b644fae1aBlock Operator
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