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 3434791 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3436171 epoch_slot_no: 1771 block_no: 3434630 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1743 time: 2019-11-28 07:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x867307b90cf741cea7fdfab636c4d364ac2b4c257caeb360ae18536913817f43Block Operator
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