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 3440250 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3441630 epoch_slot_no: 7230 block_no: 3440089 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3767 time: 2019-11-29 13:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51a5588c8e4596ed1f7dfa662482adf761078a820d0e40d77dd128dc8bab5d63Block Operator
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