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 3490201 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3492095 epoch_slot_no: 14495 block_no: 3490038 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1472 time: 2019-12-11 06:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd337cf6c358a429ca7a96a4a15798deada59caf7ddd9fd696648d6ee70d7dd6Block Operator
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