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 3441523 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3442903 epoch_slot_no: 8503 block_no: 3441362 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2036 time: 2019-11-29 20:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f8f2817ce082d083a739ed3d2528343a095d50f65a2e4f7728e590633eacf95Block Operator
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