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 3497399 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3499292 epoch_slot_no: 92 block_no: 3497235 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 999 time: 2019-12-12 22:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3bc01b3ebe6ed44df4b4ae467cad36514e0e0a30d11089f1e095cb76cd08c4bBlock Operator
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