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 3477042 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3478936 epoch_slot_no: 1336 block_no: 3476879 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1362 time: 2019-12-08 05:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4508c90bc1d89c2ea813823b0272d8b9fc7c5fdebf041a45d8c588cd6cd018e6Block Operator
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