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 3461322 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3463217 epoch_slot_no: 7217 block_no: 3461160 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7859 time: 2019-12-04 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b888462bff9bd67e1b02dea514fe79558805ffe60fa788784373695273cd30cBlock Operator
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