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 3443400 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3444780 epoch_slot_no: 10380 block_no: 3443239 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 997 time: 2019-11-30 07:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2978e9a187a93ca062ab17c79a69c34a63969778bf0f17796c979deeb62aec80Block Operator
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