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 3489866 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3491760 epoch_slot_no: 14160 block_no: 3489703 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1007 time: 2019-12-11 04:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b262fc2715a2107857d478e7dc0ae79d3511dde95cef2f9c9d0b3f32649f147Block Operator
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