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 3492634 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3494528 epoch_slot_no: 16928 block_no: 3492471 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-12-11 19:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb2d5b70ac805ba36f87b1221c9a464c4656e1e5860c4a61278216fe1dbcace5Block Operator
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