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 3502372 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3504265 epoch_slot_no: 5065 block_no: 3502208 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1492 time: 2019-12-14 01:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebaf22ea7974c79042769ee22de7e31eb64c996a12fa60d2156b73e254493bf5Block Operator
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