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 3492233 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3494127 epoch_slot_no: 16527 block_no: 3492070 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-12-11 17:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf6a00f562af97ce057a2f6d058e078bcbd9f9693db25031c0396f4920783be4Block Operator
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