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 3482378 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3484272 epoch_slot_no: 6672 block_no: 3482215 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1340 time: 2019-12-09 10:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37ecb8de646d8389958b6b44e35fdd1ae4b791951977acc276c930b1cf29c196Block Operator
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