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 3459709 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3461358 epoch_slot_no: 5358 block_no: 3459547 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2019-12-04 03:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd97b96ec14d5b342ded82e9e79b68a68ac2f200fbde5a4b9635e68af3f38c2d9Block Operator
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