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 3460618 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3462400 epoch_slot_no: 6400 block_no: 3460456 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1627 time: 2019-12-04 09:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d2a7d42caa8868bdbaaf58cacc3f8f8ebbc82093912ec2f66fee725f960db63Block Operator
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