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 3437560 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3438940 epoch_slot_no: 4540 block_no: 3437399 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4816 time: 2019-11-28 22:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3819bcb04f2d57dd3b59949088da27354300001f8051b79a1e0e829e24a0b2edBlock Operator
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