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 3482024 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3483918 epoch_slot_no: 6318 block_no: 3481861 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1351 time: 2019-12-09 08:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3500b02a661cd3efd17deab21d1b0d53ccf52b5c915482348326a06bec30cb8Block Operator
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