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 3448877 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3450257 epoch_slot_no: 15857 block_no: 3448716 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3706 time: 2019-12-01 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c377ad2565aaad2798c65bfe738d1ff0f04459e2fa3eed33c35419a805c39f2Block Operator
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