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 3496243 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3498137 epoch_slot_no: 20537 block_no: 3496080 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4870 time: 2019-12-12 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x435da35b19f850253e6e13226f40f6305b014e33ffc1c97bc59bde94f0e13783Block Operator
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