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 3444902 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3446282 epoch_slot_no: 11882 block_no: 3444741 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2783 time: 2019-11-30 15:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4de866c68f6f61f469639fc7b8e738fd0b2054a4e6ce3cdd6ff02004ef8b124Block Operator
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