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 3499862 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3501755 epoch_slot_no: 2555 block_no: 3499698 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-12-13 11:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe31dc9dd5a379a54c0d7fa5a6a6161168c4a239f4eb977a5e57b9036f9f76cd6Block Operator
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