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 3501209 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3503102 epoch_slot_no: 3902 block_no: 3501045 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1810 time: 2019-12-13 19:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17e79d7586e908552ac7a0e148b5017f418b232dd5c3795e3b77ea02cd8b8cadBlock Operator
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