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 3444632 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3446012 epoch_slot_no: 11612 block_no: 3444471 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3087 time: 2019-11-30 14:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4bff531e77f86e4fa3f86ed1bfcfab0a2ca8ff6337e89fe7d689a6c4d85b42e0Block Operator
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