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 3498928 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3500821 epoch_slot_no: 1621 block_no: 3498764 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-12-13 06:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x114743c79f4e664d7c7fb010d97883c340a54b59fbf86412b39f673ca57b3622Block Operator
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