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 3439962 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3441342 epoch_slot_no: 6942 block_no: 3439801 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1057 time: 2019-11-29 12:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb21ac1e473f00d7ec0ca8d07d4cf4d31778981b54d0a96dce665c84bf29ae3cdBlock Operator
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