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 3470920 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3472815 epoch_slot_no: 16815 block_no: 3470758 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1590 time: 2019-12-06 19:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4a762529a943edcc2a1fa0181cf800a0ba36c00c38ee66c9f3dff86bbb76d7cBlock Operator
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