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 3434808 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3436188 epoch_slot_no: 1788 block_no: 3434647 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4248 time: 2019-11-28 07:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02909a1e39e565e8630d4ed4a61a31a08fef968b60992a29a2d8c679cf254f8dBlock Operator
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