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 3441317 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3442697 epoch_slot_no: 8297 block_no: 3441156 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7257 time: 2019-11-29 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x113bd984bb5c912d6388d3872baa9aaf98d62abaabf7e17f4a5d912daf43b6a5Block Operator
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