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 3495881 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3497775 epoch_slot_no: 20175 block_no: 3495718 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2019-12-12 13:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43da8a992fbde547410f92bb32872639043eebb51fab77042e31fb2d75ece35fBlock Operator
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