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 3487510 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3489404 epoch_slot_no: 11804 block_no: 3487347 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2545 time: 2019-12-10 15:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c298812b2a1086bcb3c746de1d26166a2ea2bba9a7adf52b5dbc5e2755ccebfBlock Operator
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