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 3484755 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3486649 epoch_slot_no: 9049 block_no: 3484592 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 940 time: 2019-12-10 00:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x649829a415d3c48b5368337152358be56d19c6f216e4ce4640a0234eacc07afeBlock Operator
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