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 3445833 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3447213 epoch_slot_no: 12813 block_no: 3445672 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-11-30 20:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x114332fe9cf2b6567c1cfe2e70c7928f2e8eb2f92a6c3355983ea00643f14d38Block Operator
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