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 3443003 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3444383 epoch_slot_no: 9983 block_no: 3442842 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 956 time: 2019-11-30 05:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x985d743f46dbeb6fc01d5e92d2693382b10db35b1a8bc143e2ad1d31494d45faBlock Operator
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