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 3461837 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3463732 epoch_slot_no: 7732 block_no: 3461675 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2551 time: 2019-12-04 16:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2f2f384d45dacb9cf4863ded2d43bf405a04244d6e4015aeef63178058c3388Block Operator
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