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 3440366 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3441746 epoch_slot_no: 7346 block_no: 3440205 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2019-11-29 14:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e54b8aa7f66f531e474754fe011a5d85dac964c3471f865e6b5a0d8329b803aBlock Operator
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