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 3434794 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3436174 epoch_slot_no: 1774 block_no: 3434633 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1711 time: 2019-11-28 07:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ecf3bd2f1bb27773e7e56566700752b79532afe46edd527c7d0293edbe4f8d7Block Operator
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