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 3466657 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3468552 epoch_slot_no: 12552 block_no: 3466495 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-12-05 19:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0a80d137635cb36d72b636fae51f762a1e6eecb654dcec0fd2511c4e2cd892dBlock Operator
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