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 3439944 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3441324 epoch_slot_no: 6924 block_no: 3439783 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2969 time: 2019-11-29 12:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52301b5422ae3f3f51afb7eeb61d5ab51b3e41ee3dd2b8e328db1fbfee5a2db8Block Operator
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