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 3466722 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3468617 epoch_slot_no: 12617 block_no: 3466560 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4626 time: 2019-12-05 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x766a380c236caf0a6e14de44e1ff29f7d15ed1e0cdc8bbb270b0fb40a9250b1cBlock Operator
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