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 3495314 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3497208 epoch_slot_no: 19608 block_no: 3495151 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2209 time: 2019-12-12 10:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b11e402d47486ad34f7b893c096f163cd4fd8119549ab8816a0a47842f76ea5Block Operator
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