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 3454281 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3455661 epoch_slot_no: 21261 block_no: 3454120 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1178 time: 2019-12-02 19:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4f59adfc370d1793f3831160908fdb5af19b040c8495ad475279ac912b1b732Block Operator
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