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 3495424 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3497318 epoch_slot_no: 19718 block_no: 3495261 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-12-12 11:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x585ff71c367d1358eaec5233698f0b1806eca80d3888d06f91e7a93c98bf67f0Block Operator
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