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 3437408 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3438788 epoch_slot_no: 4388 block_no: 3437247 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2019-11-28 22:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba4c302ede2ebafb98fe01347b08999dc805f25a9c497282593d510358edde49Block Operator
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