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 3435018 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3436398 epoch_slot_no: 1998 block_no: 3434857 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1214 time: 2019-11-28 08:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b9c3b1e4111984825fc1ab3f60a619f67ea173ba3a4b789e84390206dfbf36bBlock Operator
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