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 3462077 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3463972 epoch_slot_no: 7972 block_no: 3461915 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2019-12-04 18:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa82ded4f1e91b640338a7185a427f5b0c124e9d96d2d1a11cb5f61e362c89285Block Operator
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