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 3447744 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3449124 epoch_slot_no: 14724 block_no: 3447583 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1629 time: 2019-12-01 07:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4992e6221dae051b5cbfb3e36d3b1ab27e5ea9bfbda2f994b6c8a192f9de011Block Operator
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