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 3458993 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3460513 epoch_slot_no: 4513 block_no: 3458831 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1278 time: 2019-12-03 22:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f85279c4c35a011d792bad1ec0b8c98e66dcbda5c79b43efc58d95d8449fc2cBlock Operator
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