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 3464108 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3466003 epoch_slot_no: 10003 block_no: 3463946 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-12-05 05:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce76fe7a8cfb7f3e34aec5918c539875df8955cf5320a712c1b054388a8117a0Block Operator
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