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 3499081 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3500974 epoch_slot_no: 1774 block_no: 3498917 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-12-13 07:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c6a58a114c4f5d89527874d6d1b29e1fbd03b8cf9d32431bc8134123f5346c7Block Operator
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