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 3487795 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3489689 epoch_slot_no: 12089 block_no: 3487632 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1935 time: 2019-12-10 16:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7238cc2d13a0dc5205f34be4bb73d4e85139fd54c50bc8b2113f7945332c7de3Block Operator
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