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 3434867 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3436247 epoch_slot_no: 1847 block_no: 3434706 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2285 time: 2019-11-28 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb75a72b467620d778b91953a0452a8a855b7a1c6c322beb8b096b24e2ead0792Block Operator
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