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 3452420 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3453800 epoch_slot_no: 19400 block_no: 3452259 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1898 time: 2019-12-02 09:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ec9d12bbea076ecc4da1404185b1a8b2093e8efb0dd950feaa14a1032291c04Block Operator
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