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 3450882 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3452262 epoch_slot_no: 17862 block_no: 3450721 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1379 time: 2019-12-02 00:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x326204d4ff372698cde64f9f78a8030c545692ce67cc147046c1617910a81412Block Operator
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