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 3454711 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3456090 epoch_slot_no: 90 block_no: 3454549 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 999 time: 2019-12-02 22:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x662cec2f3fe2e5344418370481ef3e731605a232d29acd4b4a6600a1e217f0f1Block Operator
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