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 3486517 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3488411 epoch_slot_no: 10811 block_no: 3486354 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1207 time: 2019-12-10 09:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57002570bb5bd3d15de6405ed0e57d57f57670aa16848a0022c44f9882f3e8e5Block Operator
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