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 3458509 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3459946 epoch_slot_no: 3946 block_no: 3458347 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2019-12-03 19:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5fb64be59d7ae0c52dd2cc328dee242c822fd279174d21d7a2135a420a273fa4Block Operator
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