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 3453145 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3454525 epoch_slot_no: 20125 block_no: 3452984 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2019-12-02 13:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf894464517b3318745431e2514956edf542bc1c976e59ee88a2a637d44bc6bf3Block Operator
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