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 3440530 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3441910 epoch_slot_no: 7510 block_no: 3440369 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1975 time: 2019-11-29 15:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c8d926edf7f31ba596458cf284771c26a4f3c9846dc63ee62a40f07178bde72Block Operator
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