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 3474051 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3475946 epoch_slot_no: 19946 block_no: 3473889 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1350 time: 2019-12-07 12:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4992c8de32c9a7e80c2cceccb851111044d7c8bb9c57ec90dfad6eba4f82e0f1Block Operator
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