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 3476995 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3478889 epoch_slot_no: 1289 block_no: 3476832 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 992 time: 2019-12-08 04:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8eed11f3bebeb18a7e52296863bc3fa8c3f6462c472567ca817ff71a884e6d7eBlock Operator
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