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 3436592 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3437972 epoch_slot_no: 3572 block_no: 3436431 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 992 time: 2019-11-28 17:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x001ea315621f519a1677bd28746034eb9f91c99570e30b450f6a847b26ba8d0fBlock Operator
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