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 3466769 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3468664 epoch_slot_no: 12664 block_no: 3466607 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4015 time: 2019-12-05 20:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b2fae310d61336803d1f309f7c2f5dece57bb2f40e1e5b976a812ce68b1819cBlock Operator
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