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 3497917 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3499810 epoch_slot_no: 610 block_no: 3497753 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-12-13 01:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x186fa916a78901d9f5dabd14e707caf36489d68bb535e662c6914d52bb1f82a1Block Operator
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