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 3473553 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3475448 epoch_slot_no: 19448 block_no: 3473391 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1843 time: 2019-12-07 09:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5489368c35644c093de9bce0cfcdfc65ca8bc441d1b9918b82673a4f3d7e5856Block Operator
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