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 3470643 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3472538 epoch_slot_no: 16538 block_no: 3470481 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-12-06 17:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x660cf138686ff55ddec093ab77ae014737f0347044b57a598d067b48626d3f0bBlock Operator
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