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 3461629 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3463524 epoch_slot_no: 7524 block_no: 3461467 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1286 time: 2019-12-04 15:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49b40f69f2eb0906b41d41cf8495827cd47d9e844aad978d17bbdf786a5c4bf4Block Operator
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