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 3472556 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3474451 epoch_slot_no: 18451 block_no: 3472394 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-12-07 04:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb9f262a6799203b76081a5397cf9676bc572a8d6374ff48cbd0484bea0adeb5Block Operator
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