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 3447787 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3449167 epoch_slot_no: 14767 block_no: 3447626 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1103 time: 2019-12-01 07:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4b23d3ef4c066863e6c4bcbe1ca2985f27d79dc093e8a0a64e30801a0877677Block Operator
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