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 3470614 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3472509 epoch_slot_no: 16509 block_no: 3470452 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-12-06 17:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2775f651e2a21a13775ac9dce38aaf9e790240c794830d107c0a30011bac510dBlock Operator
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