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 3479523 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3481417 epoch_slot_no: 3817 block_no: 3479360 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2300 time: 2019-12-08 18:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f80ebb1025a7b7c2973c1685d29664d7c769ff1e2904a47e794ade45f25eab6Block Operator
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