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 3492815 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3494709 epoch_slot_no: 17109 block_no: 3492652 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 921 time: 2019-12-11 20:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7db6ec1c7fc8a7e6de282acf4b6e1dcd944a6f90cda7e1f087a957b507faf1ceBlock Operator
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