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 3460929 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3462751 epoch_slot_no: 6751 block_no: 3460767 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-12-04 11:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23f1424b80f16b0a430880356a183c8f8282900aa4bd6afd89d89979ce10cbefBlock Operator
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