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 3468072 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3469967 epoch_slot_no: 13967 block_no: 3467910 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2586 time: 2019-12-06 03:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96bbf1460db6c8ddd278510455fe4a06a3cede0769cbdfa9977ae3261ca72af8Block Operator
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