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 3458785 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3460266 epoch_slot_no: 4266 block_no: 3458623 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 996 time: 2019-12-03 21:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe20fe4b0744bf5461be2bce9f233abad3a88614e89ae0e1207de3f230966bc1eBlock Operator
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