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 3480671 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3482565 epoch_slot_no: 4965 block_no: 3480508 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2019-12-09 01:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c959881895d3daea1e071b665f2b187a6ab0f7e8aa3f77014d6e322d4d9adbdBlock Operator
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