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 3436484 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3437864 epoch_slot_no: 3464 block_no: 3436323 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4670 time: 2019-11-28 16:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3dce63428ca37a379873a00701ed969286d151d130e9870816894005eb4ad3dBlock Operator
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