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 3459680 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3461326 epoch_slot_no: 5326 block_no: 3459518 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-12-04 03:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6a4931aab3b3ab2f452329f1233c26fdf47f3afed6f6349f9d39534c01c72c8Block Operator
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