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 3460819 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3462626 epoch_slot_no: 6626 block_no: 3460657 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-12-04 10:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd54e9c564aa334d4e9d935a3ca74fb411051a2427c37ec575d1d6eb973e13f0Block Operator
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