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 3453032 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3454412 epoch_slot_no: 20012 block_no: 3452871 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1379 time: 2019-12-02 12:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11f85c19c5027187e8a573f810978d5431e83b5add87efd7e9fed753815b29b0Block Operator
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