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 3479648 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3481542 epoch_slot_no: 3942 block_no: 3479485 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2019-12-08 19:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x637702cf0d3ee37ae19f52886f6cb20f9c71ea47a422b17c174e0e63ea60a723Block Operator
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