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 3500146 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3502039 epoch_slot_no: 2839 block_no: 3499982 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1361 time: 2019-12-13 13:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3ab5a1c9476109a7969d8e1403eaaa3d6ee9974686900bec9c4441475940d7aBlock Operator
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