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 3466563 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3468458 epoch_slot_no: 12458 block_no: 3466401 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-12-05 18:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x344bbd3ceddd0b5a5f020695ad5814a3185deeb6a151e696c6449e06e2030c44Block Operator
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