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 3458914 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3460420 epoch_slot_no: 4420 block_no: 3458752 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2026 time: 2019-12-03 22:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe40f06ec6668b3949e6aed07a8ab1eb2ab5b53c2f526020256e71c7287c48324Block Operator
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