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 3449420 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3450800 epoch_slot_no: 16400 block_no: 3449259 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2019-12-01 16:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31204194eb625bc8b247ef6a045ad7afd5734c177479de7026ca56deb3ce95d7Block Operator
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