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 3460855 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3462665 epoch_slot_no: 6665 block_no: 3460693 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1710 time: 2019-12-04 10:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec8129aad0e096b251a617912d6bf1f5d8cc54b368e76d3d88fb360d28a5b88dBlock Operator
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