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 3435020 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3436400 epoch_slot_no: 2000 block_no: 3434859 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2691 time: 2019-11-28 08:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d6ffaa3d0fd1201b27bf35bac0d7963d05cd280293db771da4b69919caa7a64Block Operator
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