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 3493436 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3495330 epoch_slot_no: 17730 block_no: 3493273 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1359 time: 2019-12-12 00:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb326e70beeb48364eafdc6e550afe2e55ece11c605378ecced3514fc0fb3730bBlock Operator
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