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 3438961 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3440341 epoch_slot_no: 5941 block_no: 3438800 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2039 time: 2019-11-29 06:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1be893cd333ac08b953e3a0b5982bc63d5a137abfcbe325e62dd55a43ebb6c87Block Operator
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