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 3446016 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3447396 epoch_slot_no: 12996 block_no: 3445855 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1467 time: 2019-11-30 21:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d523e6791d275b87feeab109f3e4d4513698a6c6185dcc73ca2362327f8bd68Block Operator
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