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 3453737 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3455117 epoch_slot_no: 20717 block_no: 3453576 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3019 time: 2019-12-02 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2428292e459e847ab74f12efbc5651cff5e4ad0366e3e8b082cbd8a1431fe13Block Operator
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