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 3441151 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3442531 epoch_slot_no: 8131 block_no: 3440990 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2019-11-29 18:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb9e60f138d367129243344b79698ee11451cb14cd5f2c9ea4726287b9461387Block Operator
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