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 3489663 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3491557 epoch_slot_no: 13957 block_no: 3489500 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1812 time: 2019-12-11 03:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67ae6e57a8bcb223032bcc418895f4ff6723afe2a3209f357c2d4f10cc0c0a5aBlock Operator
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