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 3456781 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3458160 epoch_slot_no: 2160 block_no: 3456619 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1353 time: 2019-12-03 09:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf15f71bae2601d1b5003344ce8c3bf46121b104237465076d203125339bb0e8bBlock Operator
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