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 3437777 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3439157 epoch_slot_no: 4757 block_no: 3437616 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2653 time: 2019-11-29 00:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9aede589c6ed4b4e1c4662ecbee30fd9a39fa90bf4da20d8e43800efbb11300Block Operator
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