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 3436451 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3437831 epoch_slot_no: 3431 block_no: 3436290 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2196 time: 2019-11-28 16:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4d2ee9312dabfc95fb4c4684663f6da9d6583e859e587375eda9aad103af8efBlock Operator
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