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 3458337 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3459743 epoch_slot_no: 3743 block_no: 3458175 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1821 time: 2019-12-03 18:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x658f86a31df087fb7dc03f63b212c96e26d2b0e84759e8d70a1bb32e392897eeBlock Operator
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