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 3435004 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3436384 epoch_slot_no: 1984 block_no: 3434843 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2687 time: 2019-11-28 08:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57bc35f4f0f9a2da4d460b9d9a9d8b861e206249ed154955aedb4a0f43f6cc6bBlock Operator
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