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 3485822 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3487716 epoch_slot_no: 10116 block_no: 3485659 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-12-10 05:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3862e47e594c46de704338b3e1fbd53ae76624a7837e7c0ea821c2e266c59434Block Operator
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