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 3459862 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3461533 epoch_slot_no: 5533 block_no: 3459700 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1315 time: 2019-12-04 04:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a419f9847cf470a614f8e5cfaf8d82541d95c8c5c445f0613ea63176d326604Block Operator
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