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 3464695 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3466590 epoch_slot_no: 10590 block_no: 3464533 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2397 time: 2019-12-05 08:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xefef2962932eb6a2a6858b71473549acbcb2472bbe53a1eb0fe37bd375f45958Block Operator
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