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 3442354 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3443734 epoch_slot_no: 9334 block_no: 3442193 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2264 time: 2019-11-30 01:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88fb8fa035123b18bd10cb1ca324a25c3b41c56ff7ab886b326c1c0de9bf9e58Block Operator
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