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 3437544 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3438924 epoch_slot_no: 4524 block_no: 3437383 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4768 time: 2019-11-28 22:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4ef754920f0ddee78cde9c4324ee9c34bf249febdcfc519c8ac76a260724552Block Operator
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