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 3440360 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3441740 epoch_slot_no: 7340 block_no: 3440199 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1668 time: 2019-11-29 14:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1725834bf6eddd4b4e41559b3d16df4d4ec662a5df54f23385ca355ee44dc109Block Operator
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