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 3438849 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3440229 epoch_slot_no: 5829 block_no: 3438688 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2948 time: 2019-11-29 06:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb47e5c245e78eca39b79ed55c4bd4390abba169c42e69567a38340d6bcc05aebBlock Operator
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