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 3474098 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3475993 epoch_slot_no: 19993 block_no: 3473936 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-12-07 12:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93626e2cc0ed5e9d0f4949d71c077b619b982c131e983ac0125db735c060a616Block Operator
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