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 3470144 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3472039 epoch_slot_no: 16039 block_no: 3469982 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1496 time: 2019-12-06 14:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda2a00d6c977a63e7322c19b28847a301c0e7391fc7725b8f5ee1d6ebf1e684fBlock Operator
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