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 3484003 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3485897 epoch_slot_no: 8297 block_no: 3483840 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3346 time: 2019-12-09 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc95aa0b75a26cdaec11b8ea69982d23386b31eafa93622abe8152b3dc27df4a4Block Operator
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