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 3453130 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3454510 epoch_slot_no: 20110 block_no: 3452969 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1350 time: 2019-12-02 13:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72cd785762e5b0c00b821672e9c6881f9b1dae616a41a338fae955f216152f7eBlock Operator
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