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 3439531 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3440911 epoch_slot_no: 6511 block_no: 3439370 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1426 time: 2019-11-29 09:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87b7a043bee5b96cd46f020f4bfaf0c71816e5e73f334596ad926c63169f466eBlock Operator
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