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 3459230 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3460794 epoch_slot_no: 4794 block_no: 3459068 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2220 time: 2019-12-04 00:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8011ed59bc85c65dad52c05de6801e44150d4fb26c503ffeba50e89464c86363Block Operator
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