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 3453020 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3454400 epoch_slot_no: 20000 block_no: 3452859 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-12-02 12:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3e875fc0fe5749118dd3a6d801db3ea0a1a31710aab9e3a3a62e0bb3c81370cBlock Operator
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