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 3440165 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3441545 epoch_slot_no: 7145 block_no: 3440004 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1430 time: 2019-11-29 13:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84342594d2d232bad6d3f17fb483dfb4154557e5f72a23385afb92d71901a569Block Operator
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