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 3462660 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3464555 epoch_slot_no: 8555 block_no: 3462498 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2220 time: 2019-12-04 21:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f20e7a525d9fe0ea9e807e7007b314fc1336ab4f9f0f4289730b3cd9366e722Block Operator
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