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 3440339 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3441719 epoch_slot_no: 7319 block_no: 3440178 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2982 time: 2019-11-29 14:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f1326f65f73a10a651120c587bed4257c179786f8e8c6edd3503329aa19588cBlock Operator
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