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 3465563 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3467458 epoch_slot_no: 11458 block_no: 3465401 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1207 time: 2019-12-05 13:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ded567e91cefc99b35676450eab0b52caea61e7a0e7f67f6e6b30695640b178Block Operator
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