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 3451302 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3452682 epoch_slot_no: 18282 block_no: 3451141 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1211 time: 2019-12-02 03:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb731c855def31b8e21e69ac539e699bb8c3ad898a490df093cdee12abb49edccBlock Operator
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