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 3434723 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3436103 epoch_slot_no: 1703 block_no: 3434562 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-11-28 07:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5e61d1a0f0a6f0639f51ac92d0479d468d04d1b40a4cfbb7922fd911833c241Block Operator
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