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 3486442 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3488336 epoch_slot_no: 10736 block_no: 3486279 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1235 time: 2019-12-10 09:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2dcad62e2c2ac18f5faea6b4b589b1ffe6f004208236d4f93e95fb4d89b7b47Block Operator
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