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 3449373 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3450753 epoch_slot_no: 16353 block_no: 3449212 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1307 time: 2019-12-01 16:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4642eca9ddcd6d6024a9463ce093f34223688a882692ec70209d43765f20d1cBlock Operator
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