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 3439909 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3441289 epoch_slot_no: 6889 block_no: 3439748 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 9039 time: 2019-11-29 12:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f0a5e13e2b4539e55771e7138465579b9c51c9aaa22811ae47575ac4760ae86Block Operator
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