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 3454535 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3455915 epoch_slot_no: 21515 block_no: 3454374 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-12-02 21:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac227a40e9b735f12714d4972127c475b81fc1c634508b55d226290e23006fe6Block Operator
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