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 3494580 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3496474 epoch_slot_no: 18874 block_no: 3494417 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1211 time: 2019-12-12 06:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbafb59856fd5218723940da55bf31d6c67d213ba27cc7765bd48690192074905Block Operator
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