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 3488933 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3490827 epoch_slot_no: 13227 block_no: 3488770 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1274 time: 2019-12-10 23:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6055112a45a78a990088e0629d74bc40466786b1028a9651c036e88e6790691Block Operator
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