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 3456131 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3457510 epoch_slot_no: 1510 block_no: 3455969 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 996 time: 2019-12-03 06:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf29fcbd4c401351882b52037cd27e29a687e295d61d960dc7634415c41c92a4cBlock Operator
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