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 3494575 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3496469 epoch_slot_no: 18869 block_no: 3494412 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1584 time: 2019-12-12 06:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2df85049f9db7e989eaa5c347a1fc28abb6f6fca609d1855e15f69c89e3dab47Block Operator
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