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 3457140 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3458519 epoch_slot_no: 2519 block_no: 3456978 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2019-12-03 11:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d452f2553f24bf5b61e002e63bb5be2ab2345405e466a5b0faa3f650059229eBlock Operator
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