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 3499854 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3501747 epoch_slot_no: 2547 block_no: 3499690 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1933 time: 2019-12-13 11:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29808d489aa4cd26a8abb6f8707ef5da12d2fdd085f254fe95f52247ae25c70eBlock Operator
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