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 3473786 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3475681 epoch_slot_no: 19681 block_no: 3473624 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1675 time: 2019-12-07 11:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca8f196f12a936ca2fa024090dce260936380105bf49a3ed3f60cbbe591683daBlock Operator
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