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 3467804 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3469699 epoch_slot_no: 13699 block_no: 3467642 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1533 time: 2019-12-06 01:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc34256c274c6113e3da0dea2cbec3c982bacbd8223ed30c8a51868f737b5be52Block Operator
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