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 3441623 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3443003 epoch_slot_no: 8603 block_no: 3441462 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1311 time: 2019-11-29 21:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x594914dc7370882c0a48c6b8f8a8e48a47d128ae0b9264575bb02d791d7726d7Block Operator
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