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 3483103 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3484997 epoch_slot_no: 7397 block_no: 3482940 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4935 time: 2019-12-09 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc988b8e42252b7d5f313cf9abfef7c3bb5333146d674431c0db461304e6c026cBlock Operator
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