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 3466519 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3468414 epoch_slot_no: 12414 block_no: 3466357 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-12-05 18:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x605e01bb3eb5df3ceab352376284a3360d853db0dfa5d7a69d47a663a2343658Block Operator
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