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 3499808 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3501701 epoch_slot_no: 2501 block_no: 3499644 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1671 time: 2019-12-13 11:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab5772edc0d4ae298d5053fce6599657eb51d5376385c223be5b94449dd9c4eaBlock Operator
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