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 3436995 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3438375 epoch_slot_no: 3975 block_no: 3436834 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1686 time: 2019-11-28 19:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9ae20cb798f41798dc9468222811ad3cb8baf2a3e12733a262703cfd951a5e8Block Operator
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