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 3464382 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3466277 epoch_slot_no: 10277 block_no: 3464220 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2648 time: 2019-12-05 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24a688d7d97588837589255d6e6b2e0d57131a0c07df40960ecf08a439e8b767Block Operator
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