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 3458224 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3459613 epoch_slot_no: 3613 block_no: 3458062 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 943 time: 2019-12-03 17:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfccd0b3087bb2a83c76c58c2ce9a789215ea2f9bd3af0dab5fc13eafad5b08c0Block Operator
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