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 3439135 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3440515 epoch_slot_no: 6115 block_no: 3438974 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3654 time: 2019-11-29 07:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4e94d68e1f9062e480cc84812ca4ab7795cac5e00d54511a3abb93f66be81d2Block Operator
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