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 3450160 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3451540 epoch_slot_no: 17140 block_no: 3449999 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2042 time: 2019-12-01 20:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5ed4f41a6573699aefaf301b8d2510ff37663c86fb2878dc4a50c8397327d46Block Operator
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