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 3484936 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3486830 epoch_slot_no: 9230 block_no: 3484773 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1810 time: 2019-12-10 01:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7f2c8a2d60522e347f24d85e5c69be190dd4a930dd2d4e65a0382aa0d350650Block Operator
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