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 3467540 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3469435 epoch_slot_no: 13435 block_no: 3467378 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1274 time: 2019-12-06 00:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7394b0f81a674309b979f8721e0e578de62499e25b39068d0f42cc67b48a138Block Operator
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