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 3452367 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3453747 epoch_slot_no: 19347 block_no: 3452206 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 956 time: 2019-12-02 09:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2faea31fcadfa39bdc8f7f8301c5855df35b82a0cc98d3a4ca7cd97123b34ea7Block Operator
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