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 3472307 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3474202 epoch_slot_no: 18202 block_no: 3472145 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2116 time: 2019-12-07 02:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x957b2006b454a7bce477733495bfb4542c5305d587297be0e24b11bcbc1a4a0eBlock Operator
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