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 3487478 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3489372 epoch_slot_no: 11772 block_no: 3487315 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2705 time: 2019-12-10 15:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x792b3aed30cb77966bb617004e8f8a185a1195f5c8877bd41812c4f134e3e338Block Operator
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