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 3473922 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3475817 epoch_slot_no: 19817 block_no: 3473760 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2839 time: 2019-12-07 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4354cafba9f8baef146ac4baa7723c1c33358923a354f4dbfc5735e1150043eaBlock Operator
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