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 3490348 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3492242 epoch_slot_no: 14642 block_no: 3490185 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2019-12-11 07:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x538725b358925d7e1bf401c0e9b27fd0e22c0308f29c24da2f88e0c6ed3f131dBlock Operator
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