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 3448997 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3450377 epoch_slot_no: 15977 block_no: 3448836 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1168 time: 2019-12-01 14:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b7fade523f5817c329baa16d7a40d18f1411f4f4ff0f414fd0bce72ca16ecb0Block Operator
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