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 3439058 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3440438 epoch_slot_no: 6038 block_no: 3438897 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1110 time: 2019-11-29 07:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x024154b1839476c23c808eb27ab8a9513b27a5921d32829d8865b4f6114366f2Block Operator
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