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 3467505 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3469400 epoch_slot_no: 13400 block_no: 3467343 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2019-12-06 00:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3538c9cfaaea2e36c3e889baed4b6a20274914da24e97c46382d3c32a05cf4cBlock Operator
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