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 3489105 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3490999 epoch_slot_no: 13399 block_no: 3488942 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-12-11 00:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcabe1f18c83a9c0f58fed7db1dfe4239d31013dbffe6dda1cea3899bad098bccBlock Operator
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