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 3440356 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3441736 epoch_slot_no: 7336 block_no: 3440195 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1349 time: 2019-11-29 14:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25711752d676eb73e5e4b926a73742d0a65611889810b41fbfee833b9ade71daBlock Operator
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