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 3461188 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3463060 epoch_slot_no: 7060 block_no: 3461026 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1238 time: 2019-12-04 12:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef7a243e640f11fb168a65352832623997e3009d960014bcc6317a8ca002ba48Block Operator
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