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 3440957 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3442337 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 3440796 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8048 time: 2019-11-29 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f543af62ca044d792678d9e7c121df7a134ae5574c98e6ed4c36791b0c59121Block Operator
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