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 3452840 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3454220 epoch_slot_no: 19820 block_no: 3452679 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2348 time: 2019-12-02 11:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8eb27e7c3edea0874ebd4d93bab4a4415f5817fa99417f0ed2edd5e11b3a9427Block Operator
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