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 3434897 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3436277 epoch_slot_no: 1877 block_no: 3434736 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1739 time: 2019-11-28 08:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6096b9765e228320fd4f2a8925c1920ec364c45c8815167682477d65f7191347Block Operator
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