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 3499160 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3501053 epoch_slot_no: 1853 block_no: 3498996 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2019-12-13 08:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3d390deff5a98494c0553a2e47d2958a4e6c117cfb0eb79128a5f4aa7a2f139Block Operator
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