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 3437589 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3438969 epoch_slot_no: 4569 block_no: 3437428 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2371 time: 2019-11-28 23:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c6b4953b85b5f8894e337eb9d2559ce7d496963950bc3a869047db70673c2b1Block Operator
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