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 3439419 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3440799 epoch_slot_no: 6399 block_no: 3439258 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3675 time: 2019-11-29 09:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e8986f23e91bebf962e805e231ef8fc1ab36407e450d9b6fb07e7eda3f2911aBlock Operator
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