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 3500414 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3502307 epoch_slot_no: 3107 block_no: 3500250 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2299 time: 2019-12-13 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2122138c1a6ab5bf87d5a206309bb48ef0d29b51f1fc5c3e3e40b2e31fed3554Block Operator
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