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 3500517 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3502410 epoch_slot_no: 3210 block_no: 3500353 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1530 time: 2019-12-13 15:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x246020d6542e95810087742d3d8d09cb0b458bf9ba7b25085fccf125f51328f6Block Operator
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