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 3477498 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3479392 epoch_slot_no: 1792 block_no: 3477335 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2019-12-08 07:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bcca6f2698eefeab68de7d872240f610c9b53dd6b146380a2f4291fceca8893Block Operator
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