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 3495346 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3497240 epoch_slot_no: 19640 block_no: 3495183 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1346 time: 2019-12-12 10:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2dd493cc6c9e87f55fc73bba0e66910ebf67858ea8d17daa06b1bd146d39eafBlock Operator
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