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 3451423 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3452803 epoch_slot_no: 18403 block_no: 3451262 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1736 time: 2019-12-02 03:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3756eff5fb6b8f24330d356cef1b62f71531eb9d726a88944a6b914b62fcef56Block Operator
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