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 3437102 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3438482 epoch_slot_no: 4082 block_no: 3436941 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3166 time: 2019-11-28 20:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc6f7484e95c0b7e430d3cf55e97de26c162fc516bd047b67dc0945c03653e4dBlock Operator
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