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 3487654 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3489548 epoch_slot_no: 11948 block_no: 3487491 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-12-10 16:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85715ce29827d721e00e0383b7ee45ce8024971adf621351c8237234406e0aecBlock Operator
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