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 3461281 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3463176 epoch_slot_no: 7176 block_no: 3461119 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3676 time: 2019-12-04 13:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xacf7f1ff8fa0ab0b7b752533c9b68acc44ac9a305595dc66cb0256c60b6817edBlock Operator
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