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 3447345 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3448725 epoch_slot_no: 14325 block_no: 3447184 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1533 time: 2019-12-01 05:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce44a1a94483e4bb066f4b56fe89d1b3d9b3101b6896a6f9ff2c9db9d88a855eBlock Operator
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