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 3502680 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3504573 epoch_slot_no: 5373 block_no: 3502516 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2019-12-14 03:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18c919f80df9ca7219dd8c1940999cc073e0ef313c4930d81ea7c14f2e950acfBlock Operator
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