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 3448709 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3450089 epoch_slot_no: 15689 block_no: 3448548 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1233 time: 2019-12-01 12:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4115676a952b693d432d4f151fcc5bde41c88179ea640a235fbda7c2c98bf8b3Block Operator
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