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 3499304 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3501197 epoch_slot_no: 1997 block_no: 3499140 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3561 time: 2019-12-13 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa973023e72e14081d72642804c0dd4b245ba73dbf47c55e7443150bd9ee8d75aBlock Operator
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