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 3445416 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3446796 epoch_slot_no: 12396 block_no: 3445255 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-11-30 18:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb68a5a8d1942529441d2936631b3b8277d4f734c58fd81295f2985859c0dc54Block Operator
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