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 3437716 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3439096 epoch_slot_no: 4696 block_no: 3437555 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1677 time: 2019-11-28 23:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffca6181c8837eaa6e6e6e8a797be0742472d8b222c79b19fdf5c2127b9b9d9eBlock Operator
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