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 3470207 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3472102 epoch_slot_no: 16102 block_no: 3470045 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3718 time: 2019-12-06 15:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69e3ca4b8f06791c48259c5bdc1c548562f444747ed865ddaa08eabe4d276d58Block Operator
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