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 3453335 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3454715 epoch_slot_no: 20315 block_no: 3453174 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3116 time: 2019-12-02 14:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb450bcab0bff93e60ee3d6a68542366f850440f590fb11480d5f97757fa0c620Block Operator
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