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 3493122 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3495016 epoch_slot_no: 17416 block_no: 3492959 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1342 time: 2019-12-11 22:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd01a94b8f0fc2c9594f63b8a6342e9682ade974028eb14c52eb9d00550f0624eBlock Operator
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