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 3434601 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3435981 epoch_slot_no: 1581 block_no: 3434440 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 947 time: 2019-11-28 06:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea77cabcfcefeb9a43b02017a14fc4f0812396c3652a3ec9f4d4ff09f986c3d7Block Operator
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