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 3497099 Details
Epoch: 161 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3498993 epoch_slot_no: 21393 block_no: 3496936 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-12-12 20:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d5c5e482059cf52f65b7a7142c5f1c889ae5b94f258bcf735ed7c7a0bb06ad3Block Operator
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