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 3447117 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3448497 epoch_slot_no: 14097 block_no: 3446956 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-12-01 04:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc65d9db9bdeddc3c10f767be157d937017e3da65ebd17a85453240911c3086baBlock Operator
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