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 3491335 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3493229 epoch_slot_no: 15629 block_no: 3491172 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2434 time: 2019-12-11 12:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4580ebd32f4f4cd0b3fd0c5d8858acefb5324d4f95b749b463c64ba49273b866Block Operator
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