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 3444197 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3445577 epoch_slot_no: 11177 block_no: 3444036 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3920 time: 2019-11-30 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x892e38494c9b59474bee706d120b911619b52a5546c975040eeb737de74a1c14Block Operator
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