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 3454405 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3455785 epoch_slot_no: 21385 block_no: 3454244 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-12-02 20:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9462dacf5129eaa2d22e19158d62c3f0b21f09d4284ddcd6b5ff1f18c710112Block Operator
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