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 3470730 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3472625 epoch_slot_no: 16625 block_no: 3470568 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2734 time: 2019-12-06 18:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf82e4ddfae7936f8b96b32fca471c1ceef75f4b6b9cd2176445f6be62fd68b14Block Operator
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