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 3434932 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3436312 epoch_slot_no: 1912 block_no: 3434771 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6965 time: 2019-11-28 08:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe794d64b7b9bd0a7e227942287d8ffe92ec1026e62baae1fa4128833c9953128Block Operator
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