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 3440344 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3441724 epoch_slot_no: 7324 block_no: 3440183 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1928 time: 2019-11-29 14:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf393fa17e538bf79e1899785ba73f8d62a101a2371597869ab0e771637c34702Block Operator
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