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 3499051 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3500944 epoch_slot_no: 1744 block_no: 3498887 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1386 time: 2019-12-13 07:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36d2a4985eed46f1610e0b511095576fa1e3580b431f7a5625e7d9f40d3a6af9Block Operator
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