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 3467623 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3469518 epoch_slot_no: 13518 block_no: 3467461 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2019-12-06 00:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6491c4e61d82909bcaba5b53a49f26c7ee59be000bcb2b46a3293142e5bef5fBlock Operator
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