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 3456728 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3458107 epoch_slot_no: 2107 block_no: 3456566 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-12-03 09:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c6238c86546f2919e67c706feab75e2957ee2ee5450274b8836c35b4a5b817aBlock Operator
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