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 3446780 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3448160 epoch_slot_no: 13760 block_no: 3446619 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1549 time: 2019-12-01 02:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4b98a5979cd32e00f018c061cc79f29aa4963d8f80701ee41f7a468e19a40adBlock Operator
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