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 3448794 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3450174 epoch_slot_no: 15774 block_no: 3448633 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2019-12-01 13:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x746aa89aff64fdc6a75d1075d8a37de20e2ec9bd58baf52f97e62741974e5e14Block Operator
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