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 3479135 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3481029 epoch_slot_no: 3429 block_no: 3478972 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1000 time: 2019-12-08 16:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x031041d6bb0ad084181e0811c3abc8daeb4c2860152a85d092db4bbb0fec7c2fBlock Operator
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