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 3436642 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3438022 epoch_slot_no: 3622 block_no: 3436481 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4825 time: 2019-11-28 17:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25819275f1ff22a322e0922201ce011d7345ab1e4a019928eecd26814787b195Block Operator
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