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 3453711 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3455091 epoch_slot_no: 20691 block_no: 3453550 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1297 time: 2019-12-02 16:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36d5d7c5dfd617d46fc536696732114d99257b5fbc7cb1f968a8e79789d48da8Block Operator
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