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 3436338 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3437718 epoch_slot_no: 3318 block_no: 3436177 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5055 time: 2019-11-28 16:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5d175623f35fa5683e4338894b11092bf2390c9f992f94a1f9ac2e7cee41fc8Block Operator
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