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 3438340 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3439720 epoch_slot_no: 5320 block_no: 3438179 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2424 time: 2019-11-29 03:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12299f6a3081e77af9b08877a013008bce24e6ac923bf99a9812a78a24e37255Block Operator
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