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 3461636 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3463531 epoch_slot_no: 7531 block_no: 3461474 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1562 time: 2019-12-04 15:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72e88f298b385bef132621b2e65ab3635195832a7a4864709881628b9df78b16Block Operator
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