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 3489340 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3491234 epoch_slot_no: 13634 block_no: 3489177 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2010 time: 2019-12-11 01:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe14aeb17369d3e36d49f6f7e5e39bec91ad36a246d1e48de0d4719964ee834bdBlock Operator
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