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 3469898 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3471793 epoch_slot_no: 15793 block_no: 3469736 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1315 time: 2019-12-06 13:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7276179093033781411ff0f15184046141bf7c674a857d966717c205f590cf03Block Operator
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