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 3437031 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3438411 epoch_slot_no: 4011 block_no: 3436870 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1415 time: 2019-11-28 20:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0006ba90b5334e9a8ca5c728ee755a1da18e3397dd30fb7a81f942e814f77a3fBlock Operator
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