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 3492003 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3493897 epoch_slot_no: 16297 block_no: 3491840 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1282 time: 2019-12-11 16:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa32ec634251138269bdb53e29a4d18a747fb975c8c956fa07f547a3569ef1924Block Operator
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