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 3453662 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3455042 epoch_slot_no: 20642 block_no: 3453501 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1527 time: 2019-12-02 16:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1e3af05c29c93a9b2b0e5fe00c800eb74f4c88cf69a0e06fb866637be3819d6Block Operator
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