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 3448059 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3449439 epoch_slot_no: 15039 block_no: 3447898 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2019-12-01 09:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc468d9959acd5fba6e9b061a458ac6ef615e82a7320dfb1ed3178af03230ca64Block Operator
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