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 3493800 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3495694 epoch_slot_no: 18094 block_no: 3493637 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1174 time: 2019-12-12 02:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cffd257323ab23c8cab50f4094d8509796805a18e8366c6a7ca1e71d8566cc4Block Operator
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