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 3474980 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3476875 epoch_slot_no: 20875 block_no: 3474818 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2865 time: 2019-12-07 17:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd313e9457a6a7d86b1161ba08a112fbe679f53ab18a39d838264d48d16d75842Block Operator
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