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 3467812 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3469707 epoch_slot_no: 13707 block_no: 3467650 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 876 time: 2019-12-06 01:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb23257e537671a3120b152244a86402df3e20b5f048e0e7412c314656dffb6bBlock Operator
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