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 3487783 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3489677 epoch_slot_no: 12077 block_no: 3487620 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5709 time: 2019-12-10 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6cf5732ee1436159df41e0e9a25f82f50443a2bc795f56b4def1ebc8e1b72cf3Block Operator
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