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 3468449 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3470344 epoch_slot_no: 14344 block_no: 3468287 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4016 time: 2019-12-06 05:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91c0182b3790446e79dd34cfda51cc32bae97a99454065f14ce7d7fc3212da5fBlock Operator
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