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 3444584 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3445964 epoch_slot_no: 11564 block_no: 3444423 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2837 time: 2019-11-30 13:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89ec4a50f6ff15a33f7b5fe2459e2d76eb6de811feaf3e9950857f54dc5b3624Block Operator
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