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 3457299 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3458678 epoch_slot_no: 2678 block_no: 3457137 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1214 time: 2019-12-03 12:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf7a8c5d18e548177eaa5733cd99ac5ab6227ad313c5dd0d54fbc0cba9bc55daBlock Operator
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