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 3458056 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3459437 epoch_slot_no: 3437 block_no: 3457894 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3198 time: 2019-12-03 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3b66f50a9376e375b6ef1dc7efd49083a6e12b9b2ac896230dc5f51f242b48fBlock Operator
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