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 3437502 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3438882 epoch_slot_no: 4482 block_no: 3437341 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1743 time: 2019-11-28 22:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd29b05447b4899abf6ab2945b7d3be13c69d004ebc542d24bc748156f4e5e2bfBlock Operator
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