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 3445722 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3447102 epoch_slot_no: 12702 block_no: 3445561 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2389 time: 2019-11-30 20:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x626d0a2d1aeaba26de803f229773474a843fe493b443f677d86aa7f72cdd838bBlock Operator
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