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 3434944 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3436324 epoch_slot_no: 1924 block_no: 3434783 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3258 time: 2019-11-28 08:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3c6ac40e68a1dbab71d5944e0932b571f67c73a7aa6a09fc19f700569399ba0Block Operator
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