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 3455329 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3456708 epoch_slot_no: 708 block_no: 3455167 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1358 time: 2019-12-03 01:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa16929717e4b8fad76f31232d18f8c07f5e03efa89df5dca7133f13a4a66b823Block Operator
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