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 3483689 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3485583 epoch_slot_no: 7983 block_no: 3483526 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-12-09 18:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe36892f4bb82e4da8ee286bde23e281077dbfe2e7bf6070cc10e6d26f8be1a61Block Operator
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