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 3471917 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3473812 epoch_slot_no: 17812 block_no: 3471755 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2019-12-07 00:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbc03272ca815d57af90efc3c977e776414f64098da5e5862847ff9ca7c481beBlock Operator
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