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 3444412 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3445792 epoch_slot_no: 11392 block_no: 3444251 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 997 time: 2019-11-30 13:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd0bfdac46622230d7b19e6c47289965d5e68f05f6b0282b7c2aa9860081aa5eBlock Operator
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