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 3439741 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3441121 epoch_slot_no: 6721 block_no: 3439580 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1996 time: 2019-11-29 11:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19500b32d79176ec0d646475728552ebc650fe2034a3ca129696203e2ebc53a6Block Operator
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