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 3438257 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3439637 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 3438096 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4781 time: 2019-11-29 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb040a9d905ab8bd4e81182f33631a423fc696bd2a0da84a546493a4375637a80Block Operator
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