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 3500079 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3501972 epoch_slot_no: 2772 block_no: 3499915 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1281 time: 2019-12-13 13:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55ee762d61be80e38d6f41904572fd3d6ffda57487933927ffb7e5bbd8547dfbBlock Operator
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