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 3454457 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3455837 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 3454296 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3175 time: 2019-12-02 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x143cc142f72b138001a6ef760eb1226e394388c613299d1995e311d5f6c1168aBlock Operator
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