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 3450922 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3452302 epoch_slot_no: 17902 block_no: 3450761 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-12-02 01:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51982b039edda724bbeadc950a27e480a8de40c0ff535a2f01bfff7f251770c2Block Operator
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