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 3440636 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3442016 epoch_slot_no: 7616 block_no: 3440475 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2588 time: 2019-11-29 16:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ea3c7f34aa4af9c5c9bc4922d4604fb141a0be81c8b7c7c58e28f4d243662e3Block Operator
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