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 3435398 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3436778 epoch_slot_no: 2378 block_no: 3435237 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2033 time: 2019-11-28 10:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f716acd72631e745a1e4131431590e481e264f1899fd096c8710b9a91d1bf6fBlock Operator
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