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 3438228 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3439608 epoch_slot_no: 5208 block_no: 3438067 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2019-11-29 02:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc790fc026c645f89b018b9186a1c051e7af6506830b91961edc2b4854517c8dBlock Operator
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