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 3459914 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3461594 epoch_slot_no: 5594 block_no: 3459752 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1718 time: 2019-12-04 04:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42a8d09d4d2787d7a41e5e8c88f7d70e1fc611a731f97ac5f9f5f8c1cf503974Block Operator
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