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 3442089 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3443469 epoch_slot_no: 9069 block_no: 3441928 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2116 time: 2019-11-30 00:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe155e310a9134b55a98e3ef928e169cb07e468ef1e0592a42e8eca759d183f97Block Operator
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