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 3439955 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3441335 epoch_slot_no: 6935 block_no: 3439794 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4214 time: 2019-11-29 12:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89cfc69de4499c2eaf1ba2247cc80b296a502ce03beb58241e70a860056f97f6Block Operator
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