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 3492283 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3494177 epoch_slot_no: 16577 block_no: 3492120 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4595 time: 2019-12-11 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d011407c4580c21a33d1025df81880c20474cd4a0f779491d4df312b54a3c0bBlock Operator
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