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 3474147 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3476042 epoch_slot_no: 20042 block_no: 3473985 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1174 time: 2019-12-07 13:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb46b08f892fcbf4044c2d78f02025156b495c356cc3e7f88f53861172b3d6b6Block Operator
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