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 3447550 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3448930 epoch_slot_no: 14530 block_no: 3447389 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1311 time: 2019-12-01 06:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x977d92b2e016d410f0c1d0eb301a4e4450d95e3cde7dcbf53592cac57553cf57Block Operator
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