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 3466472 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3468367 epoch_slot_no: 12367 block_no: 3466310 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1650 time: 2019-12-05 18:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x297edd9b1ffba49d9a8cb892147bc6d9ef640ea786f4b8e3c74a0c919ece784aBlock Operator
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