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 3438363 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3439743 epoch_slot_no: 5343 block_no: 3438202 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 905 time: 2019-11-29 03:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc56aca3d6e4e6860b1f93e03faab5c33a80f9748cacd013a150a8c29a573d93Block Operator
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