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 3490752 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3492646 epoch_slot_no: 15046 block_no: 3490589 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1685 time: 2019-12-11 09:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f1b9bd9d08c1ba31e1bac655bd2fab6108207857fabd26cc8f2d376d5234ab8Block Operator
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