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 3481379 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3483273 epoch_slot_no: 5673 block_no: 3481216 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1139 time: 2019-12-09 05:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9671e140300d14e7c8b9c7aac059b7a80e11b72a546ba7b66f20b376427c2c6cBlock Operator
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