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 3495373 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3497267 epoch_slot_no: 19667 block_no: 3495210 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1207 time: 2019-12-12 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbf8eac2bd8966f627425a27e80b6c88db559f26ef428480acb57fd57bfe1407Block Operator
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