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 3466849 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3468744 epoch_slot_no: 12744 block_no: 3466687 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2061 time: 2019-12-05 20:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f39f1e9f01294c7c14084ba5a8ff32cf6b785e94a1cde5a1e9897a0354e2a85Block Operator
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