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 3437008 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3438388 epoch_slot_no: 3988 block_no: 3436847 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1271 time: 2019-11-28 19:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde97294bb974a4a1284596900c7a7afee5c2a753911b03461aba1c9a195b7608Block Operator
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