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 3478910 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3480804 epoch_slot_no: 3204 block_no: 3478747 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1378 time: 2019-12-08 15:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1510804259d431e608ef07074c56d1500a2a369de6f602f8c79e8e8d8b98547eBlock Operator
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