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 3438646 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3440026 epoch_slot_no: 5626 block_no: 3438485 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 921 time: 2019-11-29 05:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66e976fc3512ae81452fad4ac19252b9019a292193c0d9fc053dbe85011afa00Block Operator
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