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 3452092 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3453472 epoch_slot_no: 19072 block_no: 3451931 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2019-12-02 07:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2ce46d968f656e2e4b3a62f0b47a1979434f0fef2dd77e7a73c780689f21480Block Operator
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