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 3459668 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3461309 epoch_slot_no: 5309 block_no: 3459506 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1623 time: 2019-12-04 03:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50d3f6033e473ba8fe09c8710caa3690dfb4a428fbedd5159d14b138d6bef615Block Operator
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