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 3444173 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3445553 epoch_slot_no: 11153 block_no: 3444012 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-11-30 11:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf77ffaf62f0e045bb8da93b56ba22ea7f04f3fafe66ad904260de76bbf82a2ecBlock Operator
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