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 3438994 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3440374 epoch_slot_no: 5974 block_no: 3438833 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-11-29 06:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7acd274c2605360568dedc101e4a3c72b07721355e551f3893bc4205003f5a54Block Operator
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