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 3448757 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3450137 epoch_slot_no: 15737 block_no: 3448596 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1307 time: 2019-12-01 13:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7712e7c739f4bbe28ad5d6a392c9b036673da422790b50e2646c67249cc07830Block Operator
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