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 3462825 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3464720 epoch_slot_no: 8720 block_no: 3462663 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2225 time: 2019-12-04 22:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf55c520cca415e913e29762d3b8b91807bf9b645da5d72fcd2f312f4e20965dcBlock Operator
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