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 3441814 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3443194 epoch_slot_no: 8794 block_no: 3441653 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1666 time: 2019-11-29 22:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b66a8845c8ff7cfe238bed928a6f1a02e85a6e6ec44c3b622ad6bdef4975deeBlock Operator
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