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 3467899 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3469794 epoch_slot_no: 13794 block_no: 3467737 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1311 time: 2019-12-06 02:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd88e6d947d060138b1f17e7f16c63b5b2159e9fe2f202a65785f8c6d2fe831bdBlock Operator
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