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 3483113 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3485007 epoch_slot_no: 7407 block_no: 3482950 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2536 time: 2019-12-09 14:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e416ddbbd2e59023555b3fa7ef6a00fae0d6ffdbf0abc8bb8be6c2c3a50403aBlock Operator
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