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 3439368 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3440748 epoch_slot_no: 6348 block_no: 3439207 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3069 time: 2019-11-29 09:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a92776f0b5b86ef6febf529cc5c61ef8725b521805f535ff3ca7383f172dab8Block Operator
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