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 3437206 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3438586 epoch_slot_no: 4186 block_no: 3437045 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1530 time: 2019-11-28 21:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa257ab6a85c6ed2aae69cdbd70415787fe3f93ad5bf68a96526b55d857e8d025Block Operator
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