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 3454872 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3456251 epoch_slot_no: 251 block_no: 3454710 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1028 time: 2019-12-02 23:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcdf20fef3bb71e754405a790cd1374b55f9be74124ea895f3c0c5d73e10b129dBlock Operator
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