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 3444759 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3446139 epoch_slot_no: 11739 block_no: 3444598 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2242 time: 2019-11-30 14:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6cca330739cb5e42229ab704b8588b41264ff97be0db149d26e77ed67a91648bBlock Operator
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