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 3482597 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3484491 epoch_slot_no: 6891 block_no: 3482434 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2019-12-09 12:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e2ea54ae3e954748ea428560ef97f9acdc6541739efc769dab340d3eb98881cBlock Operator
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