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 3444091 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3445471 epoch_slot_no: 11071 block_no: 3443930 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1379 time: 2019-11-30 11:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe860eb6d016efd592e29c1a770a4a41125e75f5c2fb79a2368cb8ba1c7b53e46Block Operator
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