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 3447437 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3448817 epoch_slot_no: 14417 block_no: 3447276 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2424 time: 2019-12-01 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x885ba7500578f9769c2b7eef4913f3bc811cdd8b8214b7dfd2b3a170ddc520eeBlock Operator
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