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 3465822 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3467717 epoch_slot_no: 11717 block_no: 3465660 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4087 time: 2019-12-05 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c52214ae9dd938a194481f38e6fa9a467f8666286a9a18c0496a4889d14bc0fBlock Operator
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