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 3499093 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3500986 epoch_slot_no: 1786 block_no: 3498929 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1748 time: 2019-12-13 07:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5a2afbc16567d1e5032b448824ca231a932c96c3e6b62c5444c68c159366d7dBlock Operator
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