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 3489938 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3491832 epoch_slot_no: 14232 block_no: 3489775 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1534 time: 2019-12-11 04:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3b85f63f6e5b605594c20aa5ecc21c0a782b1d82cd59e684c193892643e5382Block Operator
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