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 3499474 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3501367 epoch_slot_no: 2167 block_no: 3499310 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2019-12-13 09:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7e83aef886dc6b11384c36a07e6e2cae9d48cee62ca6733853b625f3c10d6b1Block Operator
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