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 3444711 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3446091 epoch_slot_no: 11691 block_no: 3444550 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1527 time: 2019-11-30 14:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa89da3491dbf44997e75ff1f5aced8f032235b48ea3f48ba3d00f2bbe7de4d02Block Operator
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