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 3464663 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3466558 epoch_slot_no: 10558 block_no: 3464501 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1703 time: 2019-12-05 08:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b7d121dc738e11edacba89a445403f3acc08e4dd6b1264a7fd4648d112e1ca7Block Operator
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