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 3480141 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3482035 epoch_slot_no: 4435 block_no: 3479978 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-12-08 22:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0149b7aa571855424330d55154e05814e234c8416c1b130d16f7e40500237d91Block Operator
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