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 3500707 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3502600 epoch_slot_no: 3400 block_no: 3500543 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1534 time: 2019-12-13 16:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe32338c5279925041d916513a4241cd697914c79405c42d0dba0543149ae8613Block Operator
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