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 3440201 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3441581 epoch_slot_no: 7181 block_no: 3440040 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1853 time: 2019-11-29 13:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x589ca2034f3afa45d960723dd0d3ef475b2573df96ebb6bba9451549d866db2dBlock Operator
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