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 3446736 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3448116 epoch_slot_no: 13716 block_no: 3446575 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1324 time: 2019-12-01 01:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6096f2c2f778650e7efc5ddf82ba85c70b9b8dc5a403b3e09b50a8bf03ad005fBlock Operator
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