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 3466943 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3468838 epoch_slot_no: 12838 block_no: 3466781 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2036 time: 2019-12-05 21:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x366177600118ab80ecfe2f5489974455362ab36d6c92f6b5479b7ef38033530dBlock Operator
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