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 3447757 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3449137 epoch_slot_no: 14737 block_no: 3447596 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2066 time: 2019-12-01 07:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x219cf6c980833a57d47318011ec3c6549408cf9252ed34b812e4d9eabaa3a226Block Operator
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