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 3483179 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3485073 epoch_slot_no: 7473 block_no: 3483016 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2019-12-09 15:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66ea994bba9af8618d4369ba4e17dc6022e6f1d625b6b2d0cbdd097e15b51807Block Operator
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