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 3445552 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3446932 epoch_slot_no: 12532 block_no: 3445391 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1379 time: 2019-11-30 19:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6dbbda5caed5a670ea75d7cd223ee0482b44dabd6b442071a24a1793bcde5e9Block Operator
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