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 3449154 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3450534 epoch_slot_no: 16134 block_no: 3448993 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1627 time: 2019-12-01 15:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6295f63751dacbbce8649f52bc1e0896e5e6df9b2cd06857a2d49c937130376Block Operator
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