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 3435171 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3436551 epoch_slot_no: 2151 block_no: 3435010 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3073 time: 2019-11-28 09:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89b89a0355675fb6c2ae1befa236a240716097a782625497ea1ccc7b03244d5fBlock Operator
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