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 3477903 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3479797 epoch_slot_no: 2197 block_no: 3477740 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1938 time: 2019-12-08 09:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc62fcc8bb2f8467681db370c24f381fb0c29b38df9465f91fa51af8817dab774Block Operator
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