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 3439600 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3440980 epoch_slot_no: 6580 block_no: 3439439 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5781 time: 2019-11-29 10:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c1243c0c9c4215da726ac2cac5ba28581f10de5d04c36934557b6ddaa8515ebBlock Operator
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