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 3466542 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3468437 epoch_slot_no: 12437 block_no: 3466380 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3915 time: 2019-12-05 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x244b117adf02f6e63bcd34586899d825fa912e7e121c2dba5b92c792053a83eeBlock Operator
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