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 3486817 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3488711 epoch_slot_no: 11111 block_no: 3486654 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1375 time: 2019-12-10 11:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b9722b2178a7c8ef395026d78ff732a9922cff0a2ca62a5bd78e75b8910bb53Block Operator
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