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 3435095 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3436475 epoch_slot_no: 2075 block_no: 3434934 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3422 time: 2019-11-28 09:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bc88d3ec69a85afeccd494d39f2804ba92674ba1091a0ee388621af720d3874Block Operator
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