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 3497506 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3499399 epoch_slot_no: 199 block_no: 3497342 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2652 time: 2019-12-12 22:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ef21f4e27a34d0248c74ec67b8f9a7ecb973e323ce8a546842d0f0e4b3465f8Block Operator
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