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 3455161 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3456540 epoch_slot_no: 540 block_no: 3454999 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2019-12-03 00:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8187b472132fd83149e46f253c131b62084dc60cc2938c9c1cdbcf22280049a8Block Operator
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