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 3438539 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3439919 epoch_slot_no: 5519 block_no: 3438378 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1812 time: 2019-11-29 04:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbbf8291a737b6620403544533654f8917dc77ad9b36bce057def2eb864f7e2ebBlock Operator
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