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 3500410 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3502303 epoch_slot_no: 3103 block_no: 3500246 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1214 time: 2019-12-13 14:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x860f314c03465a68b710c2b0e6d81025c157d64335b4ff6ed602ca1f7603be2eBlock Operator
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