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 3479229 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3481123 epoch_slot_no: 3523 block_no: 3479066 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2019-12-08 17:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff3b3e707cf2bfb64f4c7bb8cef11dd2cb061af29d1b4c458724dbc6b6c87983Block Operator
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