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 3461262 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3463155 epoch_slot_no: 7155 block_no: 3461100 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-12-04 13:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa043123ba5babebf4386c04d3bbac3296b27e499db2c0cc2e9554f8a783ef7b9Block Operator
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