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 3488237 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3490131 epoch_slot_no: 12531 block_no: 3488074 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1309 time: 2019-12-10 19:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43dbbb68699e1142cba5b34b9036756de576f6a3780c3e9ca30f85c2e8508a4dBlock Operator
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