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 3442698 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3444078 epoch_slot_no: 9678 block_no: 3442537 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1560 time: 2019-11-30 03:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bb6be0389565c5255ce1034b3a69b8c0c2e05d8ff565ed1b6f2bfcf21bee9efBlock Operator
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