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 3473897 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3475792 epoch_slot_no: 19792 block_no: 3473735 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2019-12-07 11:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4b913ae9548f305a21b4fb62bb32dbabe09b22c3b61f1d276bd1f3cf2746140Block Operator
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