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 3442103 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3443483 epoch_slot_no: 9083 block_no: 3441942 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2473 time: 2019-11-30 00:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c4a9fcb84a678a3eec1a01319f94e0b05eaa989743c4a4b918d0f3dea67b049Block Operator
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