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 3453590 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3454970 epoch_slot_no: 20570 block_no: 3453429 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-12-02 16:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd10c4db8d9edb4357553c19da4e8a2e6d548a95a2e556d9bd9826401f1f8b77Block Operator
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