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 3436459 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3437839 epoch_slot_no: 3439 block_no: 3436298 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1624 time: 2019-11-28 16:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe50fff004bbd24d36da39ccb46e0fa12ad51d787dfec64a8fb48a18b2be12cc3Block Operator
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