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 3443477 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3444857 epoch_slot_no: 10457 block_no: 3443316 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6716 time: 2019-11-30 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb688cf40168c69d3fa5c5189a85f9ea9c42f7b012891108ad36ae1fabc6e99bBlock Operator
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