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 3456978 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3458357 epoch_slot_no: 2357 block_no: 3456816 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2643 time: 2019-12-03 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7626e9d3b6dec5d042af82174704f733a268b9e9e38e823ab3b22092fd0309c4Block Operator
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