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 3458654 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3460113 epoch_slot_no: 4113 block_no: 3458492 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2019-12-03 20:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a4ed997071e8c0a4647ddfa37aa8416a54a6a63bc60cb8d0e6d1e0905b006aeBlock Operator
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