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 3475902 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3477796 epoch_slot_no: 196 block_no: 3475739 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1209 time: 2019-12-07 22:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9874023fa2cb1f351094d3bd1209d4e7754930097e7447fd061d603bc6fb19d1Block Operator
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