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 3446131 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3447511 epoch_slot_no: 13111 block_no: 3445970 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-11-30 22:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96235ae9dc22042de9ea6ff6bbe2fd4c02cafe989c68beeb20fc352ab5a377d6Block Operator
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