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 3485027 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3486921 epoch_slot_no: 9321 block_no: 3484864 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3055 time: 2019-12-10 01:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49cabf7bdaf23a445139482e14d98812250f482caf643156b5e11c982a51eecdBlock Operator
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