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 3499124 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3501017 epoch_slot_no: 1817 block_no: 3498960 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2279 time: 2019-12-13 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4a7402ade7b8956a5012396721184821aaf6cd8660b339626f6cc3ab34dc66dBlock Operator
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