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 3466400 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3468295 epoch_slot_no: 12295 block_no: 3466238 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1355 time: 2019-12-05 18:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6da49b968f6126a369c70b21a8b4400a2f1f69cc4895f7928c1e4717312d7cddBlock Operator
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