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 3456677 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3458056 epoch_slot_no: 2056 block_no: 3456515 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 959 time: 2019-12-03 09:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x526dd3d0f8c6f47b5d999e4a14cf7b1962b3f82b27869fc0eecec2e2f75809acBlock Operator
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