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 3448032 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3449412 epoch_slot_no: 15012 block_no: 3447871 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 921 time: 2019-12-01 09:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb99a1f7241f03f49d69bcebe02e0ce1b7552e206f149476cb1c1933521ca159fBlock Operator
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