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 3444075 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3445455 epoch_slot_no: 11055 block_no: 3443914 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1531 time: 2019-11-30 11:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d72adba99632b183d87d9d8f9b0f161c3d3036eb33391b06a038f3bcd4d7cd0Block Operator
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