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 3486523 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3488417 epoch_slot_no: 10817 block_no: 3486360 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9354 time: 2019-12-10 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c7b03bf630028e5fb80a2fb72155a93736c7e7d6ff1c1566794b8d23b76677fBlock Operator
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