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 3443610 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3444990 epoch_slot_no: 10590 block_no: 3443449 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1920 time: 2019-11-30 08:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15f713f01f641f6181dc377be5a7e4225be38f7d21a391b149b1e5626fe9c12dBlock Operator
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