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 3445091 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3446471 epoch_slot_no: 12071 block_no: 3444930 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1342 time: 2019-11-30 16:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb462ef457d00aa04472586bc160152101448a1a04260b77a4e1ec7b7300b722bBlock Operator
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