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 3463534 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3465429 epoch_slot_no: 9429 block_no: 3463372 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1573 time: 2019-12-05 02:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x930b93cfe23673995f4a9bc81d6f6a56d980d95774adf91728e549b14e44b043Block Operator
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