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 3477703 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3479597 epoch_slot_no: 1997 block_no: 3477540 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3720 time: 2019-12-08 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x862178e1f2d3686d5e9d8fb32e1e0a622e7d097619d8027dec13daecbb92d16eBlock Operator
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