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 3483934 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3485828 epoch_slot_no: 8228 block_no: 3483771 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-12-09 19:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c2ce66a6f7a892ee7181e84f8b245ea745393465b89975005fc8bfc8ecd41e9Block Operator
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