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 3481331 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3483225 epoch_slot_no: 5625 block_no: 3481168 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2624 time: 2019-12-09 04:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf806473c51848b2a98b1dcc3f6c13138279489bf6a982003308b1a2009aaa08Block Operator
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