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 3441161 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3442541 epoch_slot_no: 8141 block_no: 3441000 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2333 time: 2019-11-29 18:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68dad4595ad280502670455762bed4aa8b79cc1d310b16b74e471c7d817626fcBlock Operator
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