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 3440370 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3441750 epoch_slot_no: 7350 block_no: 3440209 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 929 time: 2019-11-29 14:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b2b316c79cabc276cc6082f242f5c1dda3ca082e0185cba32e867c49a239b79Block Operator
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