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 3441289 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3442669 epoch_slot_no: 8269 block_no: 3441128 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1689 time: 2019-11-29 19:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d03c4fb99708420e5cc99fd96cd823c9207a70ba69ac91dc4a99e3b321cedf6Block Operator
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