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 3439293 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3440673 epoch_slot_no: 6273 block_no: 3439132 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9217 time: 2019-11-29 08:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf22ec760ce4ada6aa4f6db10a75ccf142f2665583d23c38c0f93af39f81da1d1Block Operator
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