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 3503082 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3504975 epoch_slot_no: 5775 block_no: 3502918 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2249 time: 2019-12-14 05:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b51ca6ad025f304cf883016ecdb1d2782086b5ec80fadf76221142f47374c59Block Operator
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