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 3458536 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3459978 epoch_slot_no: 3978 block_no: 3458374 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2232 time: 2019-12-03 19:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba607cf9ece09ad35f5748562dc5febd61a1263a3da81a32a2d4ae380b496bd9Block Operator
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