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 3448320 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3449700 epoch_slot_no: 15300 block_no: 3448159 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1143 time: 2019-12-01 10:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x120a666392e4c6ebfd328f368fb04ce39925d38b61c60b6846c9f4af0ce3d0a3Block Operator
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