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 3498974 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3500867 epoch_slot_no: 1667 block_no: 3498810 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1390 time: 2019-12-13 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfcd0ffcf89b49ca6a0d8fdbd71405b057968b59912e5fd48761e1b9a02f31f2aBlock Operator
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