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 3453508 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3454888 epoch_slot_no: 20488 block_no: 3453347 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-12-02 15:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f419f2092881cfd25313f2bf101b94b8328d02960094580aa5fb13a821928b5Block Operator
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