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 3441210 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3442590 epoch_slot_no: 8190 block_no: 3441049 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3319 time: 2019-11-29 19:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28371f10e184295b8396711cf698c860b9934ff3eba0274096200fed55571240Block Operator
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