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 3491317 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3493211 epoch_slot_no: 15611 block_no: 3491154 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-12-11 12:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x999daba76899d2df00ae3cf6731f49a02da93854bca7cf52a1cafa052f2d6e0dBlock Operator
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