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 3471052 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3472947 epoch_slot_no: 16947 block_no: 3470890 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1315 time: 2019-12-06 19:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52a34ffe9055bebff2a0f118b99c7ed90bf2dfdd5d90267afcc33e73324e285eBlock Operator
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