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 3434793 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3436173 epoch_slot_no: 1773 block_no: 3434632 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2561 time: 2019-11-28 07:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a28a291498dc7f437c538edea046ab6d119cebc794ef1367081b4b9c58ad093Block Operator
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