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 3494187 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3496081 epoch_slot_no: 18481 block_no: 3494024 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1024 time: 2019-12-12 04:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99d2b31505b0fa4a17137e683d41516f47e3a5139d5410e6ccf35fb38314d322Block Operator
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