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 3465231 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3467126 epoch_slot_no: 11126 block_no: 3465069 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1354 time: 2019-12-05 11:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ee92ae2c3a3dce96abf80a4cefc1d367152ea1129531e50180bdc5c142e8d97Block Operator
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