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 3445973 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3447353 epoch_slot_no: 12953 block_no: 3445812 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 907 time: 2019-11-30 21:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60ad95ab3ce362e34759f2ac44f261e60e86434748360b70aec60beb5881b6adBlock Operator
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