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 3496509 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3498403 epoch_slot_no: 20803 block_no: 3496346 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2750 time: 2019-12-12 17:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4634bdeb487bf08f87ccf2b646b8fa2e2163af706d82a43879a32672cf02e1b0Block Operator
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