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 3500531 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3502424 epoch_slot_no: 3224 block_no: 3500367 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1395 time: 2019-12-13 15:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb32e2dbd2a73c30e8f2f2b4db55faf559f1dd6e6e4e454000ad95fb6c16fd4eeBlock Operator
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