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 3449107 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3450487 epoch_slot_no: 16087 block_no: 3448946 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1135 time: 2019-12-01 15:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ad70ed2c2d6a37778a83893513864b2e610e11cf1925a433a5c5ac0962d8002Block Operator
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