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 3434929 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3436309 epoch_slot_no: 1909 block_no: 3434768 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1636 time: 2019-11-28 08:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb75edb48738929d6d7a372227c6c8c5201989cbe4298a1556ae18e28dbf6764Block Operator
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