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 3445098 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3446478 epoch_slot_no: 12078 block_no: 3444937 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2139 time: 2019-11-30 16:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d0d4c5db91834513121316f49e2f4b85c4ac0b8c16ff13e917e08df32e2a96aBlock Operator
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