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 3474063 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3475958 epoch_slot_no: 19958 block_no: 3473901 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3350 time: 2019-12-07 12:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f57fd312ebff65ac5779bca539e96cddbc0ddac80c723f4919f1d78e3189bafBlock Operator
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