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 3458797 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3460278 epoch_slot_no: 4278 block_no: 3458635 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1842 time: 2019-12-03 21:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72e66f90eb3b8c310ce613a6751103d1e911c92188ba2a3216ad2424676fc4cdBlock Operator
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