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 3450886 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3452266 epoch_slot_no: 17866 block_no: 3450725 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1388 time: 2019-12-02 01:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4bf3201fa5ec3dafc314707929fbe91c81323518a213bc0aacc443242f834d3dBlock Operator
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