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 3444663 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3446043 epoch_slot_no: 11643 block_no: 3444502 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2451 time: 2019-11-30 14:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5f6c097e479456f60eba2c2d84d73197a52b4293a78ffd7f9018bd5651d78afBlock Operator
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