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 3497329 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3499222 epoch_slot_no: 22 block_no: 3497165 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1175 time: 2019-12-12 21:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79aa4f0b8b62e06e29941fc6a01013ec9d80176f2b186be37d6af4e3243d9e7eBlock Operator
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