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 3447062 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3448442 epoch_slot_no: 14042 block_no: 3446901 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2736 time: 2019-12-01 03:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcd6707099befd316b7797f34129c01c7ec3c0bb94eb1c71a56cf0e912f28563Block Operator
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