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 3462547 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3464442 epoch_slot_no: 8442 block_no: 3462385 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2871 time: 2019-12-04 20:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d7a9a1d8e9d267b775ebc6da4f8b369181edb1fa9bc4a2aa02b36e2409da803Block Operator
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