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 3438408 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3439788 epoch_slot_no: 5388 block_no: 3438247 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1537 time: 2019-11-29 03:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bb4708a9b4abf99e139747a4d84ee7ce055ebbf6b8ccec24c188fc3db9a7fb0Block Operator
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