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 3447160 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3448540 epoch_slot_no: 14140 block_no: 3446999 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2019-12-01 04:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48d0c9ab32b49d569afafd3366dc97a2a2a0eeba4ce89f1ccc6e9d6247f55d87Block Operator
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