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 3498061 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3499954 epoch_slot_no: 754 block_no: 3497897 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 996 time: 2019-12-13 01:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e8882149a5a9e7e8d49a4ad8e53c8c9c44df032e910e2df84c0aa1cbf366c6eBlock Operator
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