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 3475539 Details
Epoch: 160 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3477434 epoch_slot_no: 21434 block_no: 3475377 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 997 time: 2019-12-07 20:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3e68c75f3d28291cf61d1541cf22b182bff3aa315384cf0146413c7072ec2ffBlock Operator
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