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 3465508 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3467403 epoch_slot_no: 11403 block_no: 3465346 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1293 time: 2019-12-05 13:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc43b5b7489448a9f67498e6d48bbd743a060c5cb149c18334dc053ce6b4fa1f2Block Operator
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