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 3447257 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3448637 epoch_slot_no: 14237 block_no: 3447096 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3878 time: 2019-12-01 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x881c57bcbe8e7ddd312d716985663a9a71c42e674a2d5b23bbfd59a21bc6a7e9Block Operator
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