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 3487383 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3489277 epoch_slot_no: 11677 block_no: 3487220 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2019-12-10 14:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5292843cf4e892aa957c84531b7fb9adf66896c1820b8f16ce955c9c7b41e920Block Operator
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