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 3475313 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3477208 epoch_slot_no: 21208 block_no: 3475151 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2835 time: 2019-12-07 19:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a5e1156dda0a0cfa5113b960e6d98abd1f95f45a16fc751a33e34691f0e2f87Block Operator
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