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 3437717 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3439097 epoch_slot_no: 4697 block_no: 3437556 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5306 time: 2019-11-28 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb88d4f7e44971a790bdc09d416a3201628b09e153bf30269c2028f523f8c9a55Block Operator
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