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 3439841 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3441221 epoch_slot_no: 6821 block_no: 3439680 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7259 time: 2019-11-29 11:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xedbf8cb77fc6301740665c6694e61fc8c91b0984b97abc267facdf223dcf8382Block Operator
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