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 3474621 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3476516 epoch_slot_no: 20516 block_no: 3474459 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1720 time: 2019-12-07 15:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2257476dadbcd787e11499d7658e5aef485021d246ca18bf6d7a9a6ff8b8cfbBlock Operator
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