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 3492148 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3494042 epoch_slot_no: 16442 block_no: 3491985 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-12-11 17:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1f107dfca1f6f56c3bd60e4ced1ee532553f3933b3406a16ec899146e54f378Block Operator
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