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 3495662 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3497556 epoch_slot_no: 19956 block_no: 3495499 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-12-12 12:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x07cfffad7fe6e92bf2f879b6dfa7a07771c1a80739f3aaa3d1d010152fdb9d83Block Operator
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