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 3435899 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3437279 epoch_slot_no: 2879 block_no: 3435738 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3064 time: 2019-11-28 13:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c63b38043b837d08c0841384b0a204889999419ef6a9be243208344b9d58f08Block Operator
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