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 3437012 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3438392 epoch_slot_no: 3992 block_no: 3436851 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 996 time: 2019-11-28 19:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe267f111683020e2e0def394c4be37d9db092b829e7513e27834a1ee8d40ed63Block Operator
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