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 3440206 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3441586 epoch_slot_no: 7186 block_no: 3440045 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3633 time: 2019-11-29 13:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x707d6d200f58aff19adf0be9445f9da0a1d728077bde61db8988e74383e43ee8Block Operator
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