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 3438390 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3439770 epoch_slot_no: 5370 block_no: 3438229 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3496 time: 2019-11-29 03:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc2146ed59eb0babd7b1ed03880dce5f105b572f9dab1f745e16e6544d59fdeaBlock Operator
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