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 3465802 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3467697 epoch_slot_no: 11697 block_no: 3465640 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1317 time: 2019-12-05 14:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xddae33fabdbdaf3af2573e8cbe50160ed67963c4087d5605ef2bd5ed2bbcabaaBlock Operator
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