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 3438770 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3440150 epoch_slot_no: 5750 block_no: 3438609 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1533 time: 2019-11-29 05:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3f29d65a54f37fb9791fee6f2910ac855ac6f94fc33a77342715e6fa24e2fe1Block Operator
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