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 3440507 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3441887 epoch_slot_no: 7487 block_no: 3440346 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1849 time: 2019-11-29 15:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f7d621f17c7ca93720200590bc497f2519ab453252bc067a9f4caa91bac63caBlock Operator
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