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 3492984 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3494878 epoch_slot_no: 17278 block_no: 3492821 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2019-12-11 21:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe987791fd2e8a60d88597cf7c74badb638f9d6c0aaf006790d4508145a0c2511Block Operator
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