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 3454250 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3455630 epoch_slot_no: 21230 block_no: 3454089 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1572 time: 2019-12-02 19:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9bdc2717d5a578c7c02c0c3ce51dbec45d2c1ac409fe13e0c62a5cb37a022dd1Block Operator
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