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 3466666 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3468561 epoch_slot_no: 12561 block_no: 3466504 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1204 time: 2019-12-05 19:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b65ce58a4d54fe0847482af2faf4b24aee7a3cb2f00940f3d830fb0f6401cafBlock Operator
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