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 3437850 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3439230 epoch_slot_no: 4830 block_no: 3437689 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2019-11-29 00:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22b373f1a4fa24c3efce01141768d4060d0e9971257a69ae8ee3078dd34a6ce7Block Operator
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