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 3464226 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3466121 epoch_slot_no: 10121 block_no: 3464064 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2019-12-05 05:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf25bdb7cd51aa5f7fd9537aa7a1afae0d4dc2400fd3c62f198af6122f7b32ce6Block Operator
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