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 3457518 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3458897 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 3457356 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2631 time: 2019-12-03 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45de081aec225db2a279cb1bc494fd388e990d2a6231bacc57c64d9b832c3cd9Block Operator
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