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 3435065 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3436445 epoch_slot_no: 2045 block_no: 3434904 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3587 time: 2019-11-28 09:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62bd6da10416d24c5fb5cae970d5aa0552aa3a1a245e12910022f2aeaf655806Block Operator
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