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 3448367 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3449747 epoch_slot_no: 15347 block_no: 3448206 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3885 time: 2019-12-01 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9fcbe859bf854a68c8d5b8053720f279477e68c6852d7264c7edcfd27afbe47Block Operator
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