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 3501854 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3503747 epoch_slot_no: 4547 block_no: 3501690 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2746 time: 2019-12-13 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3879d3c8d5faf23982e5937d8d22648ed72e69935e49c5a575dad277558d391bBlock Operator
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