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 3499205 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3501098 epoch_slot_no: 1898 block_no: 3499041 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1572 time: 2019-12-13 08:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x07a27012b04f87d380de352360a0fecedb74fd960e9be6105a0caa7171c153d6Block Operator
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