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 3502363 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3504256 epoch_slot_no: 5056 block_no: 3502199 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1853 time: 2019-12-14 01:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3802338aa3885b65ca42481452d2711ef0a36e8161356f9af9e9e290925b0b3cBlock Operator
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