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 3499484 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3501377 epoch_slot_no: 2177 block_no: 3499320 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4448 time: 2019-12-13 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x962100e21117111bd709fb4ee93758af2efb89a765488d977bd194b57c8e12eaBlock Operator
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