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 3444115 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3445495 epoch_slot_no: 11095 block_no: 3443954 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1125 time: 2019-11-30 11:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc2cd2150d197041ec39fc7fc66cb268be565de80a1796df9efa85d0662d7323Block Operator
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