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 3453556 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3454936 epoch_slot_no: 20536 block_no: 3453395 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2019-12-02 15:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fc31d51f7971a68b645c4b2d4b01c6d162623da8aff65552316ea65ba0d66cfBlock Operator
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