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 3435345 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3436725 epoch_slot_no: 2325 block_no: 3435184 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2019-11-28 10:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x424cfec26f6aa655ba82e8e7ea9cec719cb32f0024490fba330a05f99a71dec2Block Operator
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