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 3467235 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3469130 epoch_slot_no: 13130 block_no: 3467073 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-12-05 22:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3dfaae42d56f0bc588fb484f9f0d708d38868efa05e94272ef8599f067a93dd6Block Operator
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