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 3478959 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3480853 epoch_slot_no: 3253 block_no: 3478796 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2249 time: 2019-12-08 15:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb71167b5468cb8ecab41261240fd4608d672e2d8beb8b6f34b95e26a687c000cBlock Operator
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