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 3489640 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3491534 epoch_slot_no: 13934 block_no: 3489477 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3672 time: 2019-12-11 03:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79abd7f7d494219df669f0d90b0e99f6a7199bf510ddb00f0e36907ba41451e6Block Operator
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