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 3434732 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3436112 epoch_slot_no: 1712 block_no: 3434571 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3713 time: 2019-11-28 07:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6b861a9de90dcc69e3275f5ec582df4a68bb96b972d54967e4c88a664a2f63aBlock Operator
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