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 3436893 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3438273 epoch_slot_no: 3873 block_no: 3436732 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4550 time: 2019-11-28 19:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xefa040c718c9439192cb5a8ceb38222db0fed5e4dffd5a99b94e7a181e202a67Block Operator
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