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 3462942 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3464837 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 3462780 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3195 time: 2019-12-04 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0db82c35093954a6be8d938978b491fdda896719ef2539042f228e41d8ec4e0Block Operator
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