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 3460625 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3462411 epoch_slot_no: 6411 block_no: 3460463 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-12-04 09:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x740b7ba2e75ff8d12b9e97ee2679754e8cf62fa99c61a15de21cf1bc92e80d7cBlock Operator
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