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 3490155 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3492049 epoch_slot_no: 14449 block_no: 3489992 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2377 time: 2019-12-11 06:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcfc84a4a3b3247cf91e741ebd319d824626e8b5b332995b73f19efdbd1851491Block Operator
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