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 3479318 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3481212 epoch_slot_no: 3612 block_no: 3479155 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1452 time: 2019-12-08 17:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e3d2b4b025fba49d4f87db1165bf445da08e3afa3ae216e5a1bb128701b012eBlock Operator
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