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 3442095 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3443475 epoch_slot_no: 9075 block_no: 3441934 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1860 time: 2019-11-30 00:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48c49e4ee143ab629cbb0ecbd0a89d61d1574a7cdd6507c7c88b53d6478d8881Block Operator
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