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 3439644 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3441024 epoch_slot_no: 6624 block_no: 3439483 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1850 time: 2019-11-29 10:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeffa70c8f1541918153ad9b7b8dd7c6dfdb4daa323866fb62c1bd59eeb2533f4Block Operator
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