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 3467761 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3469656 epoch_slot_no: 13656 block_no: 3467599 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1841 time: 2019-12-06 01:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2086a5d8db6ee9449d00f25e6e0e0ea4e5134544ac06f2ec78e86ce2f8336e1fBlock Operator
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