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 3439297 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3440677 epoch_slot_no: 6277 block_no: 3439136 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2054 time: 2019-11-29 08:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x586fe4ceca22c795cfc9c3c397567f3cba2a286a79130a3c905822dd96ee9bf4Block Operator
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