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 3445232 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3446612 epoch_slot_no: 12212 block_no: 3445071 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1346 time: 2019-11-30 17:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb70641f323517964eaeea5f41cb5f0d8bc5c79bd4b1c768b87099e5e5c691605Block Operator
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