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 3487391 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3489285 epoch_slot_no: 11685 block_no: 3487228 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-12-10 14:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71aa73a68e51aa80f9ff97349aa11f80f1a87281d9b9cc04b23cf66a340fc283Block Operator
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