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 3456687 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3458066 epoch_slot_no: 2066 block_no: 3456525 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-12-03 09:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d8107acd4a827f61b0ee102a9dc06f5d7b79fc5345c92f530caa3339397cd26Block Operator
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