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 3461241 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3463127 epoch_slot_no: 7127 block_no: 3461079 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-12-04 13:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc698d448bf2b57383c50cc1fb1a09384a8859eaf439b0f28b2d51990d68cc5aeBlock Operator
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