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 3452452 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3453832 epoch_slot_no: 19432 block_no: 3452291 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 997 time: 2019-12-02 09:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5bd52125c8a1befc377efbde9eae34864b534ace70b285d0d03bdf381f6e7061Block Operator
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