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 3491533 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3493427 epoch_slot_no: 15827 block_no: 3491370 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-12-11 13:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b958899b1028f4655e7f1b02b8f92fa3b2a7adeb5ddbdd565a0ce783081b24aBlock Operator
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