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 3500280 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3502173 epoch_slot_no: 2973 block_no: 3500116 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1719 time: 2019-12-13 14:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c4f41dad0a22127af8adc12d1d27ce813874537e9b9cc3ef4f026e2f002dadbBlock Operator
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