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 3483177 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3485071 epoch_slot_no: 7471 block_no: 3483014 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2633 time: 2019-12-09 15:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc469471f02a1810345a4e9d419be08865295e52161224d42a185089e4be69174Block Operator
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