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 3482471 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3484365 epoch_slot_no: 6765 block_no: 3482308 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2042 time: 2019-12-09 11:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78406c3ed6681d54b4bee56dd64edd04ffb67b58200709e31ceacadf3ce4e1feBlock Operator
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