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 3462267 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3464162 epoch_slot_no: 8162 block_no: 3462105 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2048 time: 2019-12-04 19:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3667d6656457a3e346ffe015286eb808f28dd6aa9943f1688c175c53c355af17Block Operator
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