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 3476439 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3478333 epoch_slot_no: 733 block_no: 3476276 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 996 time: 2019-12-08 01:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23787a3a0e610e590131aa09a5c6bef378c41fe4aa24310e4c9a3d9bece2b408Block Operator
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