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 3440384 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3441764 epoch_slot_no: 7364 block_no: 3440223 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1996 time: 2019-11-29 14:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b74c13c1ecac32967354fa98210ff7e2acb93bbce4c554498ff0ca33acaec58Block Operator
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