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 3462814 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3464709 epoch_slot_no: 8709 block_no: 3462652 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1540 time: 2019-12-04 22:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19bdeff0946b8e777bf0eb5c9f627013116268f23682f0c4f0a54542579b7ca0Block Operator
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