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 3499407 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3501300 epoch_slot_no: 2100 block_no: 3499243 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1505 time: 2019-12-13 09:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd29f0f3974c74e0d078e37a0bc2c7ffc1d28bcbcab9540daf7a302a4d1d30739Block Operator
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