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 3436164 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3437544 epoch_slot_no: 3144 block_no: 3436003 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-11-28 15:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e88bed874d45ee761e12bd12f1b3d13339d936b08ffa836cb67637cdc0736a6Block Operator
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