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 3483356 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3485250 epoch_slot_no: 7650 block_no: 3483193 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2077 time: 2019-12-09 16:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x164aef1ccad83b91005df4d432c3ac26b9aa4efd22f2d269df2096a2f595500cBlock Operator
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