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 3467275 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3469170 epoch_slot_no: 13170 block_no: 3467113 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2485 time: 2019-12-05 22:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0a504c11082af891f162c69a610aa915c3cac2a6581d27929658cce531988dbBlock Operator
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