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 3448164 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3449544 epoch_slot_no: 15144 block_no: 3448003 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1635 time: 2019-12-01 09:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12d28729931e8b60d4c76a7787e6133a3d4be3c94a2e2b420dadbf1febc016dbBlock Operator
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