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 3441559 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3442939 epoch_slot_no: 8539 block_no: 3441398 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1135 time: 2019-11-29 21:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeaab5a6692599a5bfd256eacbbc7cd7e54a2b749a7d7e8c8470bd0fe0a55c62fBlock Operator
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