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 3436757 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3438137 epoch_slot_no: 3737 block_no: 3436596 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1181 time: 2019-11-28 18:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2152cf9ae4b66316452dfecef08f7c4488175bb9ef909deaf33395d9a6e44dfaBlock Operator
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