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 3439958 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3441338 epoch_slot_no: 6938 block_no: 3439797 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1997 time: 2019-11-29 12:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05da7c06ec9f8c5dab63ac487085f94b9c57adf143afd07554b1511a600e846aBlock Operator
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