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 3453225 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3454605 epoch_slot_no: 20205 block_no: 3453064 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1342 time: 2019-12-02 13:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55ecd1526eea82501bac65ae75ed718ce252c668cf245ccf37038d3da9045052Block Operator
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