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 3439520 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3440900 epoch_slot_no: 6500 block_no: 3439359 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1643 time: 2019-11-29 09:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc17d60fb8f3da9881ed7879597c93d0ce63b00aa7313c84f2e6eba3f3d0e13f4Block Operator
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